0:33 Premier League and Championship footballers clapped for the NHS, prior to kick-off, on their 72nd birthday Premier League and Championship footballers clapped for the NHS, prior to kick-off, on their 72nd birthdayA range of sports, including football, cricket and rugby union, came together to celebrate the NHS and key workers on the organisation's 72nd birthday this weekend. The weekend's Premier League and EFL fixtures were preceded by a moment's applause, while the FA supported the campaign by placing a #ThankYouTogether mosaic on Wembley's big screen. Meanwhile, England's Test series against the West Indies - which begins on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports - has been named the #raisethebat series in tribute to the NHS, and players will wear the names of key workers on their training shirts. A host of Premier League clubs, including newly-crowned champions Liverpool, posted messages and videos of support at 5pm on Sunday. The public regularly showed its appreciation for the NHS and key workers during the coronavirus pandemic by taking part in the 'Clap for Our Carers' campaign, which saw millions of people stand and applaud on their doorsteps every Thursday at 8pm.

Source: Sky sports July 02, 2020 07:23 UTC