Former England and Liverpool footballer John Barnes has been announced as the ambassador for a new Youth Zone centre in Birkenhead.

Barnes, who's lived in Wirral for over 30 years, said of the soon-to-open facility 'It will be a fantastic asset for the borough and being a father of seven children, I know how important it is to empower young people. Whilst my kids have been privileged, I understand how vital it is to give opportunities to the less privileged children in order to maximise their full potential'.