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Jesse Lingard has joined the #FootballUnited movement after pledging his support to the fundraising campaign.

The Manchester United star has backed the initiative, which is in partnership with the National Emergencies Trust, following its launch by a host of the Premier League's most high profile stars after taking to social media in support of the cross-club alliance.

Since Wednesday's launch, Lingard, Rob Holding, Reiss Nelson, Max Aarons and Christian Benteke are among the players to have joined the alliance.

Jesse Lingard has pledged his support to #FootballUnited to battle the coronavirus outbreak

e campaign and the general National Emergencies Trust appeal, which has raised £11million.

The #FootballUnited campaign aims to raise £100,000 to help the fight against coronavirus.

Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin were among the players originally on board, but that number is growing rapidly.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka (left) and Hector Bellerin have teamed up to join forces against coronavirus

Bournemouth striker Calum Wilson, Chelsea star Reece James and Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend have also pledged their support.

A joint statement on behalf of the players read: 'Football has such a big role to play in communities and our clubs are a huge part of people's lives.

'Without football, we want to put our rivalries aside and show togetherness at such a critical moment for the country.

Chelsea starlet Reece James is one of many footballers to have helped launch the campaign

'These are uncertain times for communities, but as players we want to show some recognition for the incredible work that is being done for the most vulnerable.

'There are so many people at home who are afraid, alone and without full-time care.

'With the nation's help, we can show our support to the many volunteers and organisations who need funds to make sure vital food and medicine supplies will continue to be delivered during the crisis.

'As players we would love nothing more than to be out there playing in front of packed stadiums again, but that can wait – the most important thing right now is the future of the country and #FootballUnited is our way of showing some community spirit.'