Former Birmingham City manager lands new role at 77 working with Frank Lampard

Former Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp will return to the dugout as he takes charge of England in the 2024 Soccer Aid match.

The 77-year-old will manage alongside Chelsea legend Frank Lampard and former Take That singer Robbie Williams. He will be tasked with guiding England to a victory having not won since 2018.

Redknapp will get to manage former professionals such as David James, Jermaine Defoe, Jack Wilshire, Gary Cahill and Karen Carney. The fun part though is he will also be in charge of presenter Paddy McGuinness, alongside the likes of singer Paddy McGuinness, Olympian Sir Mo Farah, cricketer Stuart Broad and Eastenders star Bobby Braizer.

Current Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will be Redknapp's opposite number for this one as the World XI boss. He takes charge of the opposition for the second year in a row, having guided them to a 4-2 win last season. As to who will feature for World XI, they have former Chelsea and Belgium star Eden Hazard in their ranks along with Brazil legend Roberto Carlos. Usain Bolt is the captain and will have the company of Line of Duty actor Martin Compston, as well as boxer Tommy Fury on his team.

The match will be held at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge and takes place on Saturday, June 9 with the kick off time to be decided. It was held at West Ham's London Stadium last year, but the Bridge for the first time since 2019 will host the fixture. England will be donning a kit that replicates their kit from EURO 1996 whilst adidas have made a specially designed kit for World XI.

A ticket for a family of four including two children and two adults will cost £60. Should you not be able to attend the match then Soccer Aid will be shown live on ITV1 in England and Wales, as well as STV in Scotland. Soccer Aid for UNICEF takes place on Sunday 9th June at Stamford Bridge. Tickets are on sale now at socceraid.org.uk/tickets. .