Further clarity has been issued by Wirral Council on current rules in place for watching junior sport after the introduction of local lockdown restrictions in the borough.

Initially the local authority website said people should not be a spectator at any amateur or semi-professional sports events.

This section has now been updated to provide more specific information in relation to junior sport.

The guidance says: "Unless formally organised by a sports club or similar organisation, with guidance issued by a sports governing body, team sports should not take place at an indoor or outdoor venue with people who you don’t live with.

"Spectating of junior sporting activity (aged 17 years and younger) outside is permitted but should be restricted to a maximum of one adult per participating child.

"Siblings are allowed to spectate if necessary due to reasons such as childcare. All spectators must keep a safe distance from others.

"Our recommendation is that for anyone aged 17 years and younger, a parent/ guardian is on site at all times however for children under the age of eight our recommendation is that a parent or guardian is readily accessible (within designated spectating areas).

"If you need to attend, you must remain socially distanced and in groups of no more than six."