James Beattie: 'I wanted to try and help somebody out'
Former England and Southampton striker James Beattie has told ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live why he wanted to help deliver food parcels to people self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic.
Beattie told Drive presenter Tony Livesey: "I feel a little bit helpless in the house, so I wanted to get out there and try and help somebody in a time of need."
His volunteer work for the Saints Foundation involves helping in FareShare’s warehouse and packing up the heavy food before it gets delivered.
This clip was originally broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live Drive on Thursday 23 April 2020.
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