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          Coronavirus lockdown: Clive Tyldesley commentates as kids re-create classic goals in back garden

          • Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerMay 1, 2020, 08:36 AM ET

          With almost all football postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic, star players have found themselves at a loose end.

          With many training grounds off-limits, clubs have sent footballers home, where they're adhering to an isolation period for the next few weeks. How are they passing the time?

          ESPN will be keeping a daily eye on what the world's best are up to, as well as how clubs are keeping busy by battling in online competitions against each other.

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          Kids re-create classic goals in back garden

          While many have come close, it's two young lads from Merseyside who have emerged as the breakout stars of football isolation Twitter.

          Kieran and Lucas are the sons of former professional footballer Sean O'Hanlon -- two boys who have been keeping us entertained by re-creating a selection of classic wonder goals in their back garden.

          Having already garnered acclaim from some big names (Robin van Persie is a fan!), Kieran and Lucas are back and this time they've been joined by one of the English game's most recognisable voices in commentator Clive Tyldesley.

          Indeed, Tyldesley has lent his dulcet tones to the latest selection of golazos on offer, including Ronaldinho's fluke free kick for Brazil against England and Paul Gascoigne's timeless strike at Euro '96, not to mention the Peter Crouch robot dance and a classy Cristiano Ronaldo free kick for Manchester United.

          Lovely stuff from all involved. We can hardly wait to see what the next video will bring!

          Marcos Llorente jumping challenge

          Marcos Llorente has been taking on all comers in a physical challenge that has taken La Liga defenders by storm.

          The Atletico Madrid full-back went up against Marc Bartra (Real Betis) and Sergi Gomez (Sevilla FC) to see who could jump highest from a one-footed standing start.

          Bartra's first effort came in at 108.5cm.

          Gomez couldn't quite match that, measuring up at 108cm.

          But Llorente clearly had it nailed, with a very impressive 115.5cm leap ... only to see his effort almost immediately bettered by Gomez, who managed 116cm.

          However, we're note sure any of these stars match up to Cristiano Ronaldo's super-human efforts from a standing start.

          Sergio Ramos

          It finally looks like Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has submitted to the isolation and adopted the look of a bearded 1970s rock star.

          Southampton

          Two visually-impaired Southampton fans will now be able to watch their beloved side play clearly for the first time thanks to some truly life-changing technology.

          Joshua (14) and Florence (10) were both fitted with innovative IrisVision glasses that will allow them to watch their team in action as and when football returns to St Marys.

          The pair were fitted for the glasses earlier this year and were given a surprise greeting by Saints trio James Ward-Prowse, Jack Stephens and Oriol Romeu in the dressing room.

          Jonny

          Wolves winger Jonny is spending isolation at home with his dog, who may or may not have had a say in his choice of lounge attire.

          Layvin Kurzawa

          Layvin Kurzawa has been sharing lots of ridicuolously adorable videos of his baby daughter Kendjaia.

          Including this one where the Paris Saint-Germain defender teaches her to dance!