Newcastle defender Danny Rose says he feels Premier League players' 'backs are against the wall' over discussions about wage cuts.
The Premier League has agreed to use the wage cuts to advance £125m to the EFL and National League, and give £20m towards the NHS.- led by Jordan Henderson - had held talks about possible donations to charity during the pandemic.
The Professional Footballers' Association has previously written to its members urging them not to agree any reduction or deferral in wages until they have spoken to the union. "It's fantastic to see people trying to make that effort. It's something everyone wants to be a part of. As footballers, it's important we help as many people as possible.
Former Tottenham and England midfielder Jermaine Jenas said the criticism levelled at Premier League players"was an absolute joke"."Essentially, if the players take a wage cut, the beneficiaries are the clubs. Their main concern is what is happening to this money. They are happy to put money into a pot, rather than it just vanishing.
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