ENGLAND defender Phil Neville is urging schools to ditch their school uniforms for a charity close to his heart.

He wants Lancashire pupils to donate £1 to wear their own clothes as part of Not Bothered Day on November 14.

All cash raised will go towards the New Children's Hospital Appeal, of which he and his wife Julie are patrons.

They became involved with the North West appeal after their daughter Isabella was born 10 weeks prematurely at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester.

Phil, who lives in Crawshawbooth, said: "Not Bothered Day is a great opportunity for children to have fun, ditch their school uniforms and help a great charity at the same time."

Pupils who take part will be in with a chance of meeting the star!

l More information at www.newchildrenshospitalappeal.org.uk