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Despite their busy schedule for the Women’s World Cup, England’s Lionesses have still found time to do their bit to encourage younger generations not to give up on their sporting dreams. Past and present players have come together to create an inspiring campaign that aims to encourage teenage girls to keep playing the sports they love, after it was revealed that 64% of secondary school girls drop out of all sports before they turn 16, with many of them citing insecurities about their body during puberty as the reason they stopped playing.

MORE: Who is England Euros star Ellen White's husband?It will be the Lionesses' first appearance in a final since 2009, and their first ever major trophy if they emerge as champions.WATCH: Geri Horner celebrates England's win alongside daughter BluebellWhile much is known about the star players on the pitch, we take a look inside presenter Fara Williams' private life.MORE: Inside England Lionesses footballer Lucy Bronze's private lifeMORE: Prince William reveals summer plans alongside his family as he wishes Lionesses good luckThe 38-year-old has enjoyed an illustrious 20-year career as a midfielder playing for multiple clubs as well as the English national team. The pro footballer formally played for EnglandAfter making her senior debut in 2001, Williams earned 172 caps for the England Women's Team, making her their highest capped player.

This year’s line-up includes Scotland’s Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman, as well as actor Damian LewisRunning since 2006, Soccer Aid is an annual charity event that has raised over £38 million for UNICEF UK so far, fundraising money via ticket sales and donations from the public. It was first begun by Robbie Williams and involves a charity football match played by celebrity volunteers. This year will mark the 11th charity match, which will focus on the crisis in Ukraine and specifically the 7.

One Direction singer Liam Payne will captain the England team at this year’s Soccer Aid.The annual celebrity football match is set to return this June in a bid to raise money for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Liam Payne will captain England during this year’s Soccer Aid football match as Robbie Williams performs Angels for 60,000 fans at half-time.The former One Direction singer will lead out the Three Lions as the world’s biggest celebrity football match returns in June to raise money for the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef).The match between England and the Soccer Aid World XI will feature a variety of recognisable faces including debuts from Alex Brooker, Lucien Laviscount and Arsène Wenger.Liam, 28, said: ‘It doesn’t get much better than captaining England in Soccer Aid while fundraising for Unicef.‘I can’t believe I get to run out onto the pitch with some of my heroes all while raising money for such a great cause. To be given the captain’s armband is a real honour and I’m determined to lead us to victory!’Soccer Aid 2022 will see the return of Usain Bolt as captain of Soccer Aid World XI FC, with the Jamaican back in London 10 years on from his gold medal wins at London 2012.Martin Compston, Mo Gilligan, Harry Redknapp, Gary Neville, Fara Williams, Chunkz and Dermot O’Leary will also make their return to the pitch.Maya Jama and Alex Scott will once again present the charity match, which will take place at the London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.During half-time Soccer Aid co-creator Williams, 48, will perform his 1997 hit ballad Angels.He added: ‘I already know that it is going to be one of the most special nights of my career – and I want as many of you as possible to be part of it.

Singers James Arthur and Olly Murs and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness are among the star-studded lineup for this year's Soccer Aid.