Mood in game at prospect of EFL regionalisation detailed by Portsmouth's Mark Catlin

But the Pompey chief executive feels there will be a discussion to be had on the topic if Football League members do see it as a way forward beyond the coronavirus pandemic.

There has been calls from some in the game, including Fleetwood Town chairman Andy Pilley, to look at breaking up the third and fourth tiers into north and south leagues.

It's a controversial prospect which Catlin feels has gained few supporters among other league members.

Catlin highlighted there is a process by which the topic can be put on the agenda at EFL meetings, but feels there is little hunger to see it happen.

He said: 'I’ve not been involved in any discussions around that other than I’ve seen a few owners and CEOs have put it out there publicly that they see it as a way to go.

'Look, I dare say at some point if clubs raise it we have the EFL to officially raise and I’m sure that will be the case and discussions will take place.

'But it's not something I’m aware of picking up traction.

'People, including myself, raised the prospect of extending the transfer window and that seems to have gained some traction, quite a bit among clubs.

'So the EFL have acted accordingly and as our governing body that’s exactly what they should be doing.'

The discussion over the best way forward amid the Covid-19 crisis have been far-reaching, along with a swathe of ideas to tackle the many problems created by the global pandemic.

Catlin understands how league members have to look for the best way forward to combat the issues which affect them most.

But he feels there also has to be a consideration for the good of the wider game for any meetings and discussions to have meaningful value.

Catlin added: 'Most people look after their own, especially clubs in trouble with owners unable to financially support those clubs.

'To them it’s not good if football has a rosy future but in the meantime their club is going bust.

'So they are going to look after themselves and their priority has to be the club.

'Conversely, you can’t have it where individual clubs get what they want and the rest of football wilts and dies. It’s a balance.'