THE first details have been released about Soccer Aid 2020 - including which famous players will take part.
Usain Bolt, Roberto Carlos and Olly Murs are among the stars who will partake in charity event later this year.
The annual fixture sees two XIs made up of celebrities and former footballers - one representing England and the other representing the Rest of the World - battle it out in front of a national audience in aid of charity Unicef.
The matches, which have taken place since 2006, has raised over £38m for the charity which provides aid to children worldwide.
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Tickets for the event, which is also broadcast live on ITV and STV, have already gone on sale.
Where and when is it taking place?
This year will see the event return to Manchester United's Old Trafford after a brief stint at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea Football Club.
The two sides will face off later this year on June 6 at 7.30pm.
This will be the first time in the event's 14-year history that the match has taken place on a Saturday night.
How can I get tickets?
Tickets for the event are on sale and can be purchased at socceraid.org.uk/tickets.
Half of all tickets are priced at just £20. A family of four (two adults and two children) can attend for £60.
Who are in the England squad?
The England squad will be managed by Sam Allardyce, who of course managed the English national team on one occasion, leading them to a 1-0 win over Slovakia.
Former players representing the Three Lions include Casey Stoney and Kelly Smith.
They will play alongside a host of celebrities, including pop star Olly Murs who was famously on the receiving end of a nasty tackle by Jose Mourinho during a previous Soccer Aid fixture.
- The England players announced so far are: Olly Murs, Danny Jones, Casey Stoney, Kelly Smith, Lee Mack, Tom Davis, Joel Dommett and Russell Howard.
World XI squad
The Soccer Aid World XI, coached by Harry Redknapp and consisting of footballers and celebrities outwith England is already shaping up to be formidable.
Roberto Carlos, Jaap Stam and Patrice Evra will all represent the star-studded side, with Olympian Usain Bolt and Love Island alumnus Kem Cetinay among the non-footballers featuring.
- The World XI players announced so far are: Usain Bolt, Kem Cetinay, Mo Gilligan, Patrice Evra, Jaap Stam and Roberto Carlos.
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