Liam Payne sporting Jack Grealish’s signature look with a matching headband as he takes to the pitch to train for Soccer Aid
He is about to take the field to present England at this year’s Soccer Aid.
And Liam Payne appeared to take inspiration from the £150 million Manchester City man, emulating Jack Grealish’s signature look in training on Thursday.
The former One Direction star, 29, had his hair styled in curtains and pulled back with a thick headband as he headed to Champneys Tring for another practice session ahead of the big game on Sunday.
His look was the spitting image of Jack’s famous locks, and no doubt it will be
Jill Scott’s England take on Usain Bolt’s World XI this Sunday in the biggest football charity match in the world, as the former athletes and celebrity stars go head-to-head to raise money for UNICEF.
Like twins! Liam Payne channeled the signature look of Manchester City star Jack Grealish (right) as he resumed training for Soccer Aid 2023 on Thursday
There are the curtains! The former One Direction star had his hair styled into curtains and pulled back with a chunky headband
Liam joins stars such as Tom Hiddleston, Danny Dyer and Gary Neville in England’s squad this year as they again compete for the World XI at Old Trafford.
The team is led by grime superstar Stormzy, football legend Harry Redknapp and Chelsea Women’s boss Emma Hayes.
Tommy Fury, Usain Bolt, Lee Mack and actor Ben Foster star for the World XI, along with legends Patrice Evra, Ben Foster and Roberto Carlos.
Pictures of the players training at Champneys Tring surfaced Thursday afternoon, as coaches Harry Redknapp, Emma Hughes, Vicky McClure and David Seaman put their stars to work.
New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, Stormzy, Martin Compston and Mel C will also be in the dugout on Sunday.
There was much laughter as ex-Love Island winner Kem Cetinay, former Manchester United star Patrice Evra and Arsenal legend Seaman were spotted laughing during the session.
Natural leader Gary Cahill, who previously captained and vice-captained Chelsea and England respectively, channeled his competitive spirit into training, captured by the cameras with a stern expression.
Meanwhile, ex-EastEnders actor and die-hard West Ham supporter Danny, still celebrating the Irons’ historic Europa Conference League triumph on Wednesday night, let off steam on a space hopper in training.
Available soon! Liam joins stars such as Tom Hiddleston, Danny Dyer and Gary Neville in this year’s England squad, which will again challenge the World XI at Old Trafford
The countdown has begun! The team is led by grime superstar Stormzy, football legend Harry Redknapp and Chelsea Women’s boss Emma Hayes
One star absent from this year’s lineup is Mark Wright, who revealed to MailOnline in February that he would not be appearing at Soccer Aid due to a scheduling conflict.
In an exclusive interview, Mark said: ‘On a personal level I have decided not to do Soccer Aid this year.
‘I’ve been doing it for six years in a row now and I love it, I love the cause and would love to be involved and still raise money for Unicef.
“When I’m in the area I might still watch the game, but I just have to keep myself free around that time.
“I have to let someone else go and maybe I’ll come back next year, but for now I’m taking a year off.”
Soccer Aid airs Sundays at 6.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
