'No fistbumps!' - Chris Wilder reveals Sheffield United's approach to combating Coronavirus

Steve Bruce, Wilder's counterpart at Newcastle United, has banned shaking hands at the club's training ground in a bid to halt any potential spread of the infection, with 13 new cases confirmed in the UK on Sunday alone.

But Wilder, when asked if he would follow suit, said: "I love a firm handshake. I'm not fist-bumping anyone!

"Others will have different ideas. I'm not one to shake everyone's hand in the morning and welcome them to work - having signs saying 'welcome to work' and stuff like that - but when someone needs a handshake, they'll get a firm one from me.

"And I expect a firm one back!

"Obviously, hygiene is important. And the doctor has been onto the players to make sure they look after themselves."

The Prime Minister is to chair an emergency Cobra meeting on Coronavirus today following a weekend which saw the number of people infected in the UK climb to 36.

Boris Johnson is expected to warn ministers that Covid-19 will present a "significant challenge" to the country as he finalises a new battle plan by the Government.

Scotland declared its first case, while 12 new patients were diagnosed in England on Sunday, when the Health Secretary admitted it was "inevitable" Coronavirus would continue to spread.

Matt Hancock would not rule out following China's lead in shutting down cities if the Covid-19 outbreak escalates.