One Direction's Louis Tomlinson will fulfill a childhood dream when he makes his debut for his hometown football club next month. 

Tomlinson has signed with Doncaster Rovers and will start in the reserves. 

The club has issued him the number 28 shirt for the 2013/2014 season in aid of Blueball Wood Children's Hospice in Sheffield. 

Media Manager Steve Uttley told the club's website: “Louis and I organised last season’s charity game, in aid Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, which was a big success with over 9000 fans attending. It was natural to follow on from that and Louis wanted more involvement to raise the profile of his home town club and Bluebell Wood. What started out as light hearted banter on text has moved on to reality, which is a great coup for the club."

The singer has no plans to leave One Direction, however, who are currently working on their third album. 

Tomlinson told Sky Sports about his decision to join the team: