Danny Dyer will make his Soccer Aid debut this year as he joins the England team at the charity event.

The former EastEnders star joins the likes of Paddy McGuinness, Liam Payne, Scarlette Douglas, Bugzy Malone and former England women’s footballer and queen of the jungle Jill Scott.

The 2023 England management team will be lead by rapper Stormzy and he’ll be joined by Line Of Duty actress Vicky McClure, Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes and David Seaman.

Dyer said: “It’s amazing to be able to be part of something that helps.

“I do think that fame and celebrity is taken for granted a lot, and I think there’s not enough famous people doing enough to put something back.

“If you can add your face to something to raise awareness and to raise a few quid, it can only be a beautiful thing.”

He added: “I love football, always loved football and I used to play it a lot when I was younger.

“I’ve always lived by the mantra ‘You’ve got to feel the fear and do it anyway’. We’ve got to win.”

Danny Dyer to take tips from footballer ‘future son-in-law’ ahead of Soccer Aid

Dyer’s daughter, Dani Dyer, is expecting twins with her partner, West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen, and the actor said he was “quite close” to his “future son-in-law”.

“I’m sure we’ll have a kick about in the garden and I’m sure he’ll give me a few tips,” Dyer said.

“If I can play a fifth as well as Jarrod Bowen plays, I’ll be alright.”

The rival Soccer Aid World XI FC team has also been announced with Martin Compston and Robbie Keane taking on managerial roles.

Former Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt will captain the side and other players on the team include comedians Mo Gilligan and Lee Mack and Love Island star Tommy Fury.

In the coming weeks, more celebrities are expected to be added to each team.

Soccer Aid for Unicef 2023 takes place on Sunday, June 11 at Manchester United’s Old Trafford.