Former Lioness and Euro 2022 winner Jill Scott will captain England within the Soccer Assist charity soccer match in opposition to a World XI at Outdated Trafford.
She would be the first lady to steer England for the reason that occasion started in 2006.
Scott, 36, will make her debut alongside ex-England gamers Karen Carney, Jack Wilshere and Gary Cahill on Sunday, 11 June.
Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will captain the World XI, who’re managed by Irishman Robbie Keane.
Scott retired from soccer after England’s Euros success, having earned 161 England caps. She performed for Manchester Metropolis, Aston Villa and Everton in an 18-year profession, in addition to representing Nice Britain at two Olympic Video games.
In November the previous midfielder was topped Queen of the Jungle after profitable actuality collection I am a Superstar… Get Me Out of Right here!
“The Euros, the jungle and now Soccer Assist for Unicef – it is the holy trinity,” mentioned Scott.
“I’ve received two of them, so simply want Soccer Assist now to finish ‘The Treble’!
“I consider all three, this may be the one I am most nervous about, although – simply have a look at the names concerned.”
Different non-footballer debutants confirmed to this point embody DJ Joel Corry and rapper and actor Bugzy Malone, whereas presenter and comic Paddy McGuiness returns, however will play in purpose for the primary time.
Former footballers embody Jermain Defoe, David James, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Eni Aluko.
British four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah has additionally been confirmed to play, as have celebrities Tom Grennan, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett and Kem Cetinay.
Chelsea Girls’s supervisor Emma Hayes and Line of Obligation’s Vicky McClure will co-manage the England aspect, whereas former Tottenham and Republic of Eire striker Keane will likely be answerable for the opposition.
Soccer Assist has raised greater than £75m for Unicef because it started, together with a document £15m on the 2022 occasion at West Ham’s London Stadium.
