Everton's Tim Cahill says players should be willing to suspend the start of the Premier League season in support of the emergency services.
The Australian spoke after scoring in his country's 2-1 friendly win over Wales in Cardiff.
Everton are due to play at Tottenham on Saturday, but Cahill said: "We could only play for the right reasons.
"For us if we have to sacrifice an extra week at the end of the season to finish off the games, then so be it."
The first weekend of the season is under threat, with police having been stretched for five nights as they attempt to quell riots which have broken out in city centres across England.
Tim Cahill Everton midfielderIt's important that everyone pulls together and makes sure we get back together again
The Premier League are due to make a decision on Thursday whether to postpone any matches with games in London, Manchester and Birmingham seemingly most at risk.
Cahill has played in English football since moving from Australia in 1997, first joining Millwall before signing for Everton in 2004.
"You have to think about the police who are working day in, day out," added the Australian.
"They are human beings, we need to reward them, people need to help them. I know it's not up to us, but that is important.
"For me, being in England for 14 years now, it's important that everyone pulls together and makes sure we get back together again.
"You have to make sure no-one gets hurt."
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