Who is David James and what position will the the former England FC goalkeeper be playing for Soccer Aid 2024?
GOALKEEPER David James is back on the pitch to take part in celeb charity football match Soccer Aid.
Here's everything you need to know about the superstar goalie ahead of the star-studded game.
Who did David James play football for?
David started his goalkeeping career at Watford, before moving to Liverpool at the age of 22.
He spent seven years at Anfield, yet only lifted the League Cup in the trophy department.
After over 200 Premier League appearances for the Reds, James embarked on a journeyman career around England and eventually going global.
Spells at West Ham and Manchester City - the latter where he famously played as a striker in 2005 - proved unfruitful, before picking up the FA Cup at Portsmouth.
Bristol City and Bournemouth were also added to his CV before heading to IBV Vestmannaeyja in Iceland and India's Kerala Blasters.
James was also one of the England's best goalkeepers at his peak, featuring 53 times for the Three Lions, but only made his World Cup debut in 2010, becoming the oldest ever to do so - at the age of 39 years and 321 days.
What position will David James play in Soccer Aid 2024?
David James is expected to be donning his gloves once again as England's goalkeeper.
Buzzing to be back between the sticks and England need this one!
David James
He posted a picture to his Instagram page to announce the news, posing in his gloves with a football firmly grasped in his hands.
It looks like he'll be sharing goalkeeping duties with TV host Paddy McGuinness, with David Seaman also on hand with expert support.
He'll be hoping to bring some luck to the England side following their run of defeats in recent years.
Who will manage David James' Soccer Aid 2024 team?
The England side will have three co-managers for 2024.
Alongside pop royalty Robbie Williams, the squad will also be led by Frank Lampard and Harry Redknapp.
Heading up the opposing Rest of the World team will be Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, most recently the manager of Premier League side Chelsea.
Soccer Aid line-up 2024
Fans can't wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The FULL line-up of players has been released and it is a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers.
England:
- Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
- Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
- Jill Scott (Captain)
- Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
- Footballer Jermain Defoe
- Jack Wilshere
- Footballer Joe Cole
- Pundit Karen Carney
- Footballer Gary Cahill
- Singer Tom Grennan
- Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett
- Actress Erin Doherty
- Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
- Comedian Alex Brooker
- Cricketer Stuart Broad
- Actor Bobby Brazier
- Sam Thompson
- Footballer Ellen White
- Footballer Theo Walcott
- Actor Danny Dyer
- YouTuber Miniminter
World XI:
- Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
- Jesus Perez (Coach)
- Usain Bolt (Captain)
- Footballer Eden Hazard
- Footballer Roberto Carlos
- Actor Martin Compston
- Comedian Maisie Adam
- Presenter Roman Kemp
- Comedian Lee Mack
- Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
- Gladiator Diamond
- Footballer Michael Essien
- Footballer Patrice Evra
- Footballer Petr Cech
- Comedian Jason Manford
- Footballer John Obi Mikel
- Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
- YouTube Theo Baker
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024
Soccer Aid 2024 takes place on Sunday, June 9 2024 at Stamford Bridge.
The action is live on ITV1, ITVX and STV from 6pm, with the kick-off expected to be at 7.30pm.
Fans will get to see a range of top celebs taking part, including new signings reality star Sam Thompson and cricketer Stuart Broad.
The show will be presented by Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott, with commentary courtesy of Sam Matterface and Love Island's Iain Stirling.