With the finals looming, Kate Wilson found time to get away from the pitch and grab one of football's great stars.

Kate Wilson Tackling Skills reporter in Cape Town

I was wandering around the local castle (the Homeless World Cup headquarters) and I noticed a media frenzy nearby.

I then spotted Lee Sharpe - the former England and Manchester United player - chatting to a few people.

This was my moment, it was time to seize the day and get my special interview.

I asked Lee if I could interview him and he obliged. This is what happened.....

Kate: How did you hear about the Homeless World Cup?

Lee: I was working in Germany for the World Cup in June when I was told about the Homeless tournament.

Lee prefers his golf clubs to kicking balls these days

We're working on Lee Sharpe Soccer. It is my company and we are setting up a load of soccer camps around the world, including the UK.

It's all about helping kids improve their skills and enjoy the game.

We are working with many ambassadors in sport and over the last two months we've been coaching homeless kids in South Africa at Youth Offenders prisons.

We are trying to set up nine academies in the nine provinces between now and 2010.

We are wandering around visiting all kinds of places creating awareness of what we're doing.

Kate: Are you going to have a kick around with any of the teams here?

Lee: My days of football are over. Golf is about as fast as I get these days.

Kate: Are you going to watch any games?

Lee: I'll probably watch a few, once I can get away from all of you!

I was hoping to catch the England game but I've got too many business duties to do, which is a shame.

Kate: England have been playing well, they are a good team.

Lee: Yep, they're fabulous aren't they. I hear they are one of the favourites.

Kate: The Irish lads have got plenty of character as well.

Lee: Yeah I know, they fancy their chances as well.

Kate: So I take it you are supporting England then!?

Lee: Of course!