SOCCER Aid has released its full line-up for the 2024 match, which includes Scottish actor Martin Compston.
The Line of Duty star will take part in the charity match later this year at Stamford Bridge alongside a host of A-listers to get together to raise money for Unicef.
Since kickstarting in 2006, the event has raised around £90 million for the charity.
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Ahead of the match, 35 names have been announced to take part in the event and joining Compston on the World XI team will be radio DJ Roman Kemp, sprinter Usain Bolt and comedian Lee Mack.
Among those lining up for the England XI will be singer Robbie Williams, TV presenter Paddy McGuinness and The Crown actress Erin Doherty.
Soccer Aid will air on STV and be hosted by Unicef UK ambassador Dermot O-Leary, alongside Alex Scott (both below).
Scottish comedian Ian Stirling will be on co-commentary duty alongside Sam Matterface.
The World XI team includes:
- Mauricio Pochettino (manager)
- Jesus Perez (coach)
- Usain Bolt (captain)
- Eden Hazard
- Roberto Carlos
- Martin Compston
- Maisie Adam
- Roman Kemp
- Lee Mack
- Tommy Fury
- Gladiators' Diamond
Meanwhile, the full England XI will feature:
- Frank Lampard (co-manager)
- Harry Redknapp (co-manager)
- Robbie Williams (co-manager)
- Jill Scott (captain)
- Paddy McGuinness (celebrity goalkeeper)
- David James (professional goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (goalkeeping coach)
- Jermaine Defoe
- Jack Wilshire
- Karen Carney
- Gary Cahill
- Tom Grennan
- Steven Bartlett
- Erin Doherty
- Sir Mo Farah
- Alex Brooker
- Stuart Broad
- Bobby Brazier
- Sam Thompson
Bosses behind the event have also promised there will be a stellar half-time performer, although details are being kept under wraps.
Since commencing in 2006, England have won the match five times although their last win was in 2018.
The World XI have won seven times and last year saw them take the title for the fifth year on the run.
More information about the event can be found HERE and it is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 9.
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