Footballing greats come together for a campaign that aims to help save lives

A star-studded line-up of footballing greats, from both past and present, have come together to launch a crucial campaign that aims to help save countless lives.

Legendary trio Graeme Souness, David Ginola and Glenn Hoddle have teamed up alongside Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer in a bid to get the nation to learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

The British Heart Foundation and Sky Bet-led campaign, named 'Every Minute Matters', was unveiled at Wembley Stadium and aims to recruit 270,000 people – the equivalent of three full Wembleys – to learn CPR over the next 12 months.

And Sky Bet is pledging to donate up to £3million to support the vital work of Britain's biggest heart charity, starting with £10,000 for every goal scored during normal and extra-time during the play-offs throughout the Football League this month.

It all kicks off this Friday with the League One semi-final clashes at the national stadium, before the month ends with three showpiece finals under the famous Wembley arch.

The campaign has seen Souness, Ginola, Hoddle and Lockyer come together to become a part of the 'Re-Starting 11' – a one-off team including Fabrice Muamba, Derby County defender Megan Tinsley and Wigan Athletic striker Charlie Wyke.

The all-star team of former and current professional players have all shared stories following their scary experiences with their own heart conditions – and now want to give the nation the skills to save lives if they ever find themselves in the middle of a medical emergency.

The 'Re-Starting 11' also features football fans who have either survived a cardiac arrest or have saved someone's life.

Souness, who was diagnosed with coronary heart disease in his 30s, said: 'CPR saves lives – and you only have to look