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
The Masked Singer judge Mo Gilligan and comedian Alex Brooker. Speaking to PA Media about his new role, Liam Payne gushed: "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!"While disability advocate Alex Brooker added: "I'm so excited to be a part of Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
I've watched it for years and I'm proud that I will be the first physically disabled person to play in the match."When I was a baby, my parents didn't even know if I'd end up being able to walk, so to be involved in something like this is special.
I should add that I'm right footed and don't have a right foot, so I'm not gonna be a game changer! But I just can't wait to be involved."Among the big name ex-professional players taking part at the London Stadium on June 12 will be Sky Sports rivals Jamie Carragher and Phil Neville, as well Robbie Keane and Patrice Evra.Ex-Gunners boss Arsene Wenger will manage the World XI this year - replacing Harry Redknapp who switches to the England dugout for the first time after three years of beating them.He beamed: "Harry Redknapp, ‘England Manager’ – who would ever have thought that, eh?"Not that I was keeping score – but they tell me that England haven’t won since 2018.
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