Soccer Aid 2023 is kicking off tonight (Sunday 11th June) and will once again bring together a sensational bunch of football legends and hapless celebrities for the ultimate charity football match for UNICEF.

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Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott will become the first female captain of the England XI as she prepares to face the all-conquering World XI led by Usain Bolt.

Some of the other celebrities announced for tonight's festivities include British rapper Stormzy and actress Vicky McClure as coaches for the England team, while Mauricio Pochettino, who is expected to be announced as Chelsea boss imminently, is also a shock name involved this time around.

The World XI has won four matches in a row, mostly thanks to four strikes from Love Island star and Soccer Aid all-time joint top scorer Kem Cetinay.

The line-ups are all set for 2023 and we can get excited about the big profiles ready to collide at Old Trafford on Sunday 11th June.

RadioTimes.com brings you all the details you need to know about which celebrities and legends will take part in the line-ups at Soccer Aid 2023.

Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2023?

The Soccer Aid 2023 line-ups have been confirmed with no further names expected to be added to the ranks ahead of the match.

Check out the Soccer Aid line-ups, coaches and managers as well as presenters and commentators.

England Soccer Aid team line-up

  • Jill Scott – captain (Former footballer)
  • Paddy McGuinness (TV presenter)
  • Jermain Defoe (Former footballer)
  • Karen Carney (Former footballer)
  • Gary Cahill (Former footballer)
  • Jack Wilshere (Former footballer)
  • Bugzy Malone (Musician)
  • Tom Grennan (Musician)
  • Sir Mo Farah (Olympian)
  • Alex Brooker (Comedian)
  • Gary Neville (Former footballer)
  • Paul Scholes (Former footballer)
  • Chunkz (YouTuber)
  • Joel Corry (DJ)
  • Eni Aluko (Former footballer)
  • David James (Former footballer)
  • Scarlette Douglas (TV presenter)
  • Nicky Butt (Former footballer)
  • Liam Payne (Musician)
  • Danny Dyer (Actor)
  • Asa Butterfield (Actor)
  • Tom Hiddleston (Actor)

England Soccer Aid manager and coaches

  • Emma Hayes (Football manager)
  • Vicky McClure (Actor)
  • Stormzy (Musician)
  • Harry Redknapp (Former football manager)
  • David Seaman (Former footballer)

World XI Soccer Aid team line-up

  • Usain Bolt – captain (Fastest man of all time)
  • Lee Mack (Comedian)
  • Steven Bartlett (Entrepeneur)
  • Kem Cetinay (Reality TV star)
  • Mo Gilligan (Comedian)
  • Maisie Adam (Comedian)
  • Tommy Fury (Boxer)
  • Heather O’Reilly (Former footballer)
  • Kalyn Kyle (Former footballer)
  • Noah Beck (Social media star)
  • Ben Foster (Footballer)
  • Roberto Carlos (Former footballer)
  • Nani (Former footballer)
  • Francesco Totti (Former footballer)
  • Gabriel Batistuta (Former footballer)
  • Leon Edwards (MMA star)
  • Sam Claflin (Actor)
  • Hernan Crespo (Former footballer)
  • Patrice Evra (Former footballer)
  • Niko (Youtuber)
Martin Compston Soccer Aid
Martin Compston is a regular starter for the Soccer Aid World XI but will coach from the sidelines. Getty Images

World XI Soccer Aid manager and coaches

  • Mauricio Pochettino (Football manager)
  • Robbie Keane
  • Martin Compston
  • Mel C

Soccer Aid 2023 commentators

Sam Matterface, the regular voice of England games on ITV, led coverage in 2022.

Iain Sterling, better known as the voiceover star of Love Island, held a co-commentary role, though the official commentary team is yet to be confirmed.

Until 2020, Clive Tyldesley had been the lead role in the coverage.

Soccer Aid 2023 presenters

Dermot O’Leary hosts the event – as he has done since 2010 – and this year he’s joined by popular pundit Alex Scott, who will be reporting from the touchline throughout the evening.

Meanwhile, TV and radio presenter Maya Jama will be returning as a pundit, after proving hugely popular with viewers in her first appearances in recent years.

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