ENGLAND midfielder Jude Bellingham has donated a signed pair of his match-worn boots to raise money for mental health charity Mind.
Jude's dad Mark grew up supporting Southend United and took Jude to watch the Shrimpers at Wembley for the JPT Trophy final back in 2013.
And Bellingham was therefore keen to donate his signed boots to raise money in memory of Chris Barker, who captained Blues at Wembley that afternoon.
Barker tragically took his own life in 2020 and a match in his memory took place at Roots Hall last month.
Click here to bid for Jude Bellingham boots
All money raised from the aucton will be donated to South East and Central Essex Mind.
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