Keep Kane and carry on, says Harry – there is no need to panic now

England captain Harry Kane is using lessons from his matchday preparation to stay calm during the coronavirus shutdown and has urged others to do their part to help the fight against the pandemic.

In a video posted on social media by the Football Association, the England and Tottenham Hotspur forward urged people to make the best of the situation and enjoy their time with loved ones at home.

"During this time I think it's important to just stay calm," Kane said.

"On a matchday that's how I like to be so I'm using that same energy whilst I'm at home.

"We can only look after ourselves, we can only stay at home and help the healthcare services and everyone saving lives at the moment.

"There's no need to panic but I think it's important we do everything we can to help.

“Stay at home, be calm, spend some time with whoever you're living with and enjoy these moments."

Kane said he was using the suspension of football to enjoy some rare time with his family at a time of year which is usually the most hectic for professional players.

"I think this time away from football is a time to relax, to reflect," Kane said.

"We have pretty hectic schedules, especially at this time of year when we're playing non-stop football.

"It's time to spend some time at home with the family and just enjoy these moments.

"I can keep fit with the gym, I'm fortunate enough to have these things in the house.

“But in general the most important thing is to rest up and be ready for when we start playing football again."

Everton midfielder Andre Gomes, meanwhile, admits he is desperate to play in front of the club's fans again but has urged supporters to continue to follow social distancing rules.

Speaking in an Instagram Q&A with supporters published by the club, Gomes said: "I'm missing my teammates and the club and, of course, the first thing I want to do after the quarantine is to go back to the training ground.

"At Everton, we have a really nice dressing room environment. The fans have always been so amazing with me, too. It's a tough moment and we must all try to respect the rules. Enjoy movies, TV series, exercise when you can. Help yourself and others.”