Lioness: I was homeless ...I back Wills' campaign

Fara helps put boot into blight

- JOHN SIDDLE

LIONESSES legend Fara Williams has opened up about the seven years she was homeless as she backs the Prince of Wales in his mission to tackle rough sleeping. 

But after years of speaking out to raise awareness, she also declares the time for talk is over – and she is now focused on actually ending the blight, like Prince William.

Fara kept her plight a secret from teammates, moving from shelter to shelter as she played. She was 17 when family problems left her on the streets and kipping in hostels and at friends’ houses. Now 39 and an MBE with 177 England caps – more than any other player, male as well as female – she supports William’s Homewards campaign.

Fara said: “I’ve talked a lot about my time without a home to raise awareness but I don’t want to keep talking about it.