Eric JohnsonBedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire

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Jack Wilshere visited Chiltern Academy, including speaking to Zachary (left) who said the visit helped motivate him

Students at risk of disengaging from education have received motivational support from Luton Town FC as part of the English Football League's Week of Action.

Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere and club legend Mick Harford joined a PE lesson and answered questions from pupils at Chiltern Academy.

The initiative aims to inspire young people who may be struggling in mainstream education by helping them build confidence, resilience and essential life skills.

Wilshere said: "If there's anything we can do to give a little bit of belief to people, then of course we will."

The club Community Trust's Brighter Futures project works with pupils who have care experience or are on support plans.

Through one-to-one mentoring, the programme helps participants develop personal and social skills, and self-belief.

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Students at Chiltern Academy in Luton took part in the motivational Q&A session

Students at the Luton-based secondary school said the experience on Tuesday was both motivational and memorable.

Zachary said: "It motivates...