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Premier League players make £4m worth of contribution to the NHS.

Manchester United’s Harry Maguire, Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, others are offering their support to the National Health Service (NHS) through the Players Together initiative.

The system allows players at all of their clubs to make donations, donate a portion of their salary to ‘those fighting for us on the #NHS frontline as well as other key areas of need.’

This is coming days after Health Minister, Matt Hancock told  footballers to “do their bit”.  He later confirmed that 150 top-flight players had collaborated to form the voluntary movement in partnership with NHS Charities Together (NHSCT), an umbrella organisation that supports 250 separate NHS charities across the UK.

The campaign was spearheaded by Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson, other players involved so far are include Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford, Virgil van Dijk, and Kevin De Bruyne.

Also Read: Covid-19: AS Roma players,coaching staff give up four months’ wages.

Their launch statement said they were “collaborating together to create a voluntary initiative, separate to any other league and club conversation.”

Their contribution to the NHS as at now is said to be worth £4m.

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Henderson appointed captain of Liverpool

English Midfielder, Jordan Henderson has been appointed as the captain of Liverpool football club following the departure of fellow country-man, Steven Gerard. Henderson who has been the deputy-captain in recent month claims he learned alot from new LA Galaxy man, Steven Gerard, and can now assume more responsibility for the club.

“I’ve think I’ve learned a lot from Steven. I have from when I first came to the club, he’s been a huge role model and leader to all of us. All of us have learned a lot from him; just being with him every day, training with him every day, you learn a lot from him.” he said.
“I feel I’m getting a bit older now, a bit more mature and of course I want to take more responsibility for the team but at the same time, I think it’s up to all of us as a team to take more responsibility on the pitch and make sure we put in good performances.”
In reaction to Jordan’s appointment, manager of the club, Brendan Rodgers hailed his character, attitude and skill. “Jordan is someone who leads through example – through his actions, attitude and application,” Rodgers told the club’s official website.
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