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A team of free agents, which included former Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham players, was involved in a friendly against Watford on Tuesday afternoon.

While the summer transfer window is in full swing, there are still hundreds of players at all levels looking for clubs to take them on.

Some of the more recognisable names have enlisted the help of the PFA in a desperate attempt to find work.

A total of 42 players have joined the PFA initiative, which aims to help unemployed players earn contracts ahead of the new campaign.

It's been a hard week, lots of minutes in the legs, but really good to get back playing and training."

Last year, the scheme helped players like Offrande Zanzala, Aiden O'Brien and Omar Bogle to find new clubs.

Registration for this summer's course was open to players who held professional contracts during the 2024/25 campaign.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is among those to have praised the initiative, telling the PFA website: "It can be a really tough time for players if they’ve been released or are looking for a new club, especially lower down the pyramid.

"I’ve played and managed at that level and there’s not a lot of long-term security.

There’s no substitute for being around other players and having that structured football environment where you’re being pushed."


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