Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Soccer Aid lineup as they prepare to face the Rest of the World XI on Sunday evening.Mark Noble is the biggest addition to the side, just weeks after he called the curtain on his playing career.
However, the former West Ham man has been snubbed of the captaincy in favour of former One Direction member Liam Payne.Noble is joined by fellow Premier League legends Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville, and David James.
Teddy Sheringham was also named in the starting line-up - and he will lead the line alongside comedian Alex Brooker."Mark Noble was playing with Declan Rice 3 weeks ago and now look at the retirement home he’s in," one fan joked."Mark Noble starting.
Stewart Downing and Joe Cole are both on the bench. Is this 2013 West Ham all over again," a second questioned. While a third added: "Good to see Nobes’ finally get his England call up…oh it’s not the real thing is it." What do you think of England's Soccer Aid line-up?
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