Championship clubs reported to start testing players for coronavirus on Thursday

Matty Pearson in action during the Hatters last match against Wigan back in March

Luton Town and their fellow Championship clubs will begin testing players for coronavirus on Thursday and Friday ahead of a potential return to training next Monday, according to Sky Sports.

Although recent advice recommended players are tested just once a week, it is believed Championship clubs will follow the Premier League's decision to test their players twice a week.

Test results will be analysed within 24 hours and, with Sky Sports News also indicating the results will not be made public.

Meanwhile, Premier League clubs have unanimously voted in favour of resuming training in small groups from Tuesday, with a return to top-flight football edging closer.

League officials, medical experts and representatives from all 20 teams held talks on Monday via a video conference call and agreed to stage one of the return to training protocols.

In a statement, the Premier League said: "This first stage has been agreed in consultation with players, managers, Premier League club doctors, independent experts and the government.

"Strict medical protocols of the highest standard will ensure everyone returns to training in the safest environment possible.

"The health and wellbeing of all participants is the Premier League's priority, and the safe return to training is a step-by-step process.

"Full consultation will now continue with players, managers, clubs, the PFA and LMA as protocols for full-contact training are developed."