David James backs affordable football kit charities
The former England goalie does not want costly kit to be a bar to anyone hoping to play football.
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"Football is a very expensive game now and times are tough for a lot of people."
— David James , Athlete
"This is about more than football."
— Kez Hayes Palmer , Activist
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The former England goalie does not want costly kit to be a bar to anyone hoping to play football.
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