Liam Payne shows off abs as he goes shirtless for star-studded Soccer Aid training

Liam Payne has shown off his ripped physique during a Soccer Aid training session at Champneys in Tring this week, as he stripped down to his sports shorts in the sunshine. The former One Direction singer is gearing up for the charity football match for UNICEF 2023 this Sunday, June 11, which will see fellow stars such as Love Island favourite and boxer Tommy Fury, EastEnders star Danny Dyer, rapper Stormzy, and Daisy Jones & The Six actor Sam Claflin all taking to the pitch in Manchester.

Spotted training in the sunshine, the 29 year old pop star wore a serious expression as he enjoyed a shirtless session gearing up for the celebrity game of the year. With his abs on display, Liam looked lean as he posed on the pitch with just a pair of Soccer Aid shorts on.The star has allowed his brunette locks to grow longer in recent months, and the dad-of-one, who shares son Bear with his ex-girlfriend and fellow singer Cheryl, was seen taking a moment to sweep his tresses away from his face.

In other snaps, the Strip That Down hitmaker looked deep in the game as he kicked a football, rocking a pair of black football boots and Nike white socks. All the while, Liam clutched his mobile phone in one hand, as he appeared to be simply practising for the big event this weekend.

Other famous faces taking part in the charity match include Mo Farah, Steven Bartlett and Vicky McClure. Lionesses' Euro 2022 winner Jill Scott, who also became Queen of the Jungle in the latest I'm A Celebrity...

Get Me Out Of Here!, will also be joining the England squad as captain, with Usain Bolt leading the Soccer Aid side. The match finally comes after months of lead-up to the celebrity battle, and when it was first announced that Liam would be taking part