The count down is well and truly on to one of the highlights of the annual fundraising calendar as Soccer Aid returns.
England will once again take on a World XI with both sides fielding a mix of legendary footballers and celebrities.
There are plenty of North East interests to keep us glued to the box and here are some of them in our gallery of photos from the past, including Jill Scott, Steph Houghton and Jordan North.
Soccer Aid is in its 20th year and raises vital funds for UNICEF’s work supporting children around the world. It first started in 2006 when it was founded by Robbie Williams and this year’s event at the London Stadium will be shown on ITV1.
To find out more about the event and how you can support it, visit https://www.socceraid.org.uk/
5. Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton playing for Sunderland in 2006, and now she is starring for England in the game at the London Stadium. | se
6. Joe Hart
Fabio Borini of Sunderland shoots past Joe Hart of Manchester City to score during the Barclays Premier League match in 2015. Joe is named in the Soccer Aid line-up. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
7. Nicky Byrne
Boy band Westlife backstage in Newcastle-upon-Tyne before a concert on their tour, circa 2001. Nicky Byrne is expected to line-up for a strong World XI. (Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images) | Getty Images
8. Joleon Lescott
Joleon Lescott in his Sunderland playing days. He is pictured battling for the ball with Willian of Chelsea in 2017. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) | Local Library