England players have made a private six-figure donation to Soccer Aid ahead of Sunday’s charity showpiece at the London Stadium.
Three Lions captain Harry Kane and fellow senior member of the squad Harry Maguire have led the initiative from inside the England camp.
An England XI face an World XI at West Ham on Sunday for the annual Soccer Aid match, the proceeds of which will go to global charity UNICEF. Funds will go towards helping children across the world, including those stricken by the war in Ukraine.
Gareth Southgate’s players, who face Italy at Molineux tonight, have also recorded a special video message that will be broadcast on ITV on Sunday as part of the network’s coverage of the clash.