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Paul Gorst

Conor Coady joins forces with Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold to back Merseyside-based Football For Change

Wolves captain Conor Coady has joined forces with Trent Alexander-Arnold to lend his support to Football For Change UK.

Back in August, Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold put his name to Football for Change in an effort to help other opportunities arise for young people across the region.

Former Reds defender Coady has now also joined other high-profile football figures like Jamie Carragher and Everton's Anthony Gordon in backing the campaign.

FFC UK looks to bring together sports stars and business leaders in a collaborative effort to support young people who are outside of education or employment, as well as helping others from challenged communities who face barriers to unlocking their full potential.

The scheme, which kicks off in 2021 with a variety of major fundraising events, will distribute grants to organisations supporting young people of school leaving age in the most deprived areas of the north west.

"Football for Change offers young people who've grown up in challenging circumstances the hope of a better future," Coady said.

"The impact of the recent pandemic has made these challenges even greater so this initiative is more important than ever.

"I'm pleased to be giving Football for Change my support. It will make a real difference."

Coady, originally from Haydock, rose through Liverpool's youth ranks and made two senior appearances before moving to Huddersfield.

It's been Wolves, however, where the centre-back has established himself in the top flight and the 27-year-old made his England debut earlier this year.

“Football for Change is about helping young people onto a positive path," said Alexander-Arnold in August.

"It is footballers and football fans coming together with a goal to help improve the life chances and opportunities of young people from some of the most challenged neighbourhoods in the country.

"It is a brilliant initiative and I know from growing up in Liverpool that it is needed now more than ever."

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