Alli and Kane among players reacting with joy as EPL return date is announced

Footballers up and down the country have been reacting to the news that the Premier League is set to return on June 17.

The weekend of June 20-21 has been lined up for the first full round of fixtures following the Premier League's resumption, although Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United are set to go ahead on Wednesday June 17.

Following the announcement, Spurs duo Harry Kane and Dele Alli reacted with joy at the proposed return date, while Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum also shared his excitement with fans online.

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, with his side two games away from winning their first title in 30 years, also posted on his Twitter page.

The Dutchman said: 'WE. GO. AGAIN. We'll miss having you with us at the stadiums, but we'll do everything we can to make you proud.'

The Premier League have desperately been trying to finalise plans to get the season back underway again following its suspension at the beginning of March amid the coronavirus crisis.

Liverpool are expected to win their first Premier League title when the season resumes, as they currently have a 25-point lead over second-placed City.

Should City lose their first game back to the Gunners on June 17, Jurgen Klopp's men will be confirmed as champions should they beat rivals Everton just a few days later.

With that, the race to qualify for next season's Champions League and a tight relegation battle will likely provide plenty of entertainment.

Norwich City, Aston Villa and Bournemouth currently occupy the bottom three places in the table.

The restart date leaves Premier League managers with just three weeks to get their squads ready for the eagerly-awaited kick-off.