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Lionesses stars led by skipper Steph Houghton have donated to #PlayTogether, an initiative set up by Premier League players to support the NHS and other frontline staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

Around 150 PL stars including Raheem Sterling of Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane, Troy Deeney (Watford) and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson initially formed the voluntary movement in partnership with NHS Charities Together (NHSCT), an umbrella organisation that supports 250 separate NHS charities across the UK.

The initiative was developed "separate to any other club and league conversations" withe the aim of assisting NHSCT in "generating and distributing funds quickly and efficiently to where they are needed most".

Message of support from England Lionesses

After discussing the best way to get involved in the campaign, the Lionesses squad have made a collective donation to the fund. A letter was also tweeted by each of Phil Neville's squad as a public show of support.

The Lionesses made the announcement to donate to the fund - #PlayersTogether - on their personal social media accounts, led by captain Steph.

The statement said: "After discussions with a number of Premier League players, we are delighted to confirm that the whole of the Lionesses squad will make a collective donation to the #PlayersTogether fund.

"The level of contributions has not been announced but the players said the initiative would help "quickly grant funds to the NHS frontline."

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