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Premier League players are just days away from launching their own huge charity foundation.

The 20 club captains have unanimously agreed to set up one central fund which will be organised and run by the Professional Footballers’ Association to raise money for good causes affected by the coronavirus crisis.

It is understood they hammered out the final agreement in discussions on Saturday and players want to donate and give to the following causes:

The welfare of every employee at their own club to make sure they are not financially disadvantaged by the crisis

Community groups such as food for underprivileged kids or those seriously affected by the virus who could be left in financial trouble or even homeless

NHS charities to help aid staff with funds and equipment

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has played a key role in the talks between the clubs and the captains, impressing others with his leadership and authority.

They all came back with an overwhelming positive response after sounding out their team mates at their respective clubs with the PFA running a central pot.

It also highlights the PFA is still seen as still being hugely important even for the modern player.

Mirror Sport revealed last week Manchester United captain Harry Maguire had asked his team mates for donations and suggested 30 per cent but they will now join up with the PFA scheme.

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Other clubs have been doing the same up and down the country with a frustration they have been called out publicly by Health Minister Matt Hancock when they were already in the middle of setting up a foundation.

They want to give cash - and it will be down to each club to decide how much and whether it is a one off or regular contribution - to causes they believe are important rather than put it back into wealthy football clubs.

Various agents and organisations have come together to help the players organise it and set up bank accounts and the whole process.

Highly respected Michelle Farrer, who was formerly at the Football Association, is now at the Premier League and has been able to help make connections when needed but it will be set up and run by the players.

However, while the charity has been organised because of the coronavirus crisis, the players have also discussed making it a permanent arrangement which would be on top of the many community and charity projects that many already support.