Louis Tomlinson of One Direction in football training

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson has been in training ahead of his debut with Doncaster Rovers' reserve side on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old joined Rovers on a non-contract basis in 2013.

He had to pull out of a planned appearance against Scunthorpe reserves last September through injury.

Now the lifelong Rovers fan has joined players at a training session before he takes to the pitch against Rotherham United reserves in a charity game.

"When his schedule allows he comes to watch us because he supports the team, and he's been here a few times for training sessions ahead of the game," Rovers spokesman Shaun Lockwood said.

"He's met all the players, but I should probably say they've met him because there are certainly a few wives, girlfriends and daughters glad that he's been around."

The singer has never previously played at a higher level than Sunday league football.

He was unable to play in the match against Scunthorpe five months ago after suffering a leg injury when tackled by Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor in a charity match in Glasgow.

The musician has been given the squad number 28. It is unlikely he will feature in any first team games for the Championship outfit.

Earlier this week it was revealed that One Direction lead this year's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominations, having been named in four categories.

At last week's Brit Awards Tomlinson's bandmate Liam Payne turned Newsbeat reporter, to find out how the rest of the group felt about winning two prizes.

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