Regarding the event Dermot said; “I’m so excited to announce that I’m making my Soccer Aid for UNICEF debut on Saturday 6^th September at the best football stadium in the world, Old Trafford. I’m so proud to play for the Soccer Aid World X FC event against England and we’re keeping that trophy – football is not coming home.”

Dermot is no stranger to sports. He played centre midfield for Crumlin United until 2017 and claimed a championship title four years in a row.

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Oh my god, this is so exciting!! Thank you @socceraid for having me join the 2020 World XI team for @unicef_uk on Sunday 6 September. It’s for an amazing cause and I’m so proud to be part of it. Live and exclusive on @itv and @wearestv1 X

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Dermot will be joining other musicians like Olly Murs, who will be returning to Soccer Aid after recovering from knee surgery. Marvin Humes, Santan Dave and Chelcee Grimes will also be joining the line-up. Chelcee has written songs for huge acts such as The Saturdays, Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue. She is also a footballer and currently plays as a forward for Fulham Ladies. Danny Jones has also announced he will be returning to the field in a humorous video with bandmates McFly.

@ItsDannyJones is back!

England’s number will get his fourth Soccer Aid for @Unicef_uk cap next month

… The @mcflymusic boys will be pleased

— Soccer Aid (@socceraid) August 21, 2020

Soccer Aid For UNICEF is the world’s biggest celebrity football match, raising money to give kids the best start in life. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event will also raise money for Save Generation Covid. Every £1 donated will be trebled to £3 courtesy of the UK government and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Soccer Aid has raised for than £38 million for UNICEF UK since it began in 2006.

Other players that you can look forward to seeing on your screens are celebrities; Jason Manford, Joel Dommett, Kem Centiney, Roman Kemp, Joe Wicks, Lee Mack, Iain Stirling and Mark Wright. There will also be a range of footballers playing for both sides such as; Robbie Keane, Yaya Touré, David James, Kelly Smith, Lianne Sanderson, Patrice Erva, Liv Cooke, Julie Fleeting, Wes Brown, Katie Chapman and Andy Cole with Wayne Rooney announced as manager for the England team.

The makeshift England squad will take on World XI FC on September 6th. The event will be live streamed exclusively on ITV and STV at 6:30pm.