looked tired while recovered with an ice cold plunge after Soccer Aid training in Tring on Friday.
Dyer Tired, Hiddleston Cools Off Before Charity Game
Danny Dyer looked tired while Tom Hiddleston recovered with an ice cold plunge after Soccer Aid training in Tring on Friday. The duo are amongst some of the cel...
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The duo are amongst some of the celebrities who are gearing up for the annual charity football match which will take place on May 31 at London Stadium, Stratford.
star Danny rested at the side of the pitch with his hands on his hips after the training session.
, and were seen kicking the ball around with also working on her skills.
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Like Tom, other celebs made the most of Old Spice's recovery tent as they braved the ice baths and relaxed.
UK Ambassador and Soccer Aid founder will be coaching England’s all-star team at this year’s game.
Danny Dyer looked worn out while Tom Hiddleston recovered with an ice cold plunge after Soccer Aid training in Tring on Friday
The duo are amongst some of the celebrities who are gearing up for the annual charity football match which will take place on May 31 at London Stadium, Stratford
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It will see the likes of Jill Scott, Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney compete against comedian Paddy McGuinness and Olympic gold-winning medalist Mo Farah in front of thousands of fans.
Adolescence actor Owen Cooper has also become the youngest ever star to be selected for Soccer Aid's 20th anniversary game.
Owen, 16, will join 32 players including GK Barry and AngryGinge on the pitch on Sunday May 31.
Of taking part, the actor said: 'I'm incredibly proud to be playing at Soccer Aid for UNICEF in its twentieth anniversary year.
'I wasn't even born when the first Soccer Aid took place but I'm a big fan. Becoming the youngest player to take part is a real honour and I'm excited to step out at the London Stadium.
'This event raises vital funds to help children grow up safe, healthy and able to play – and I'm grateful to be part of such an important cause.'
This is the twentieth anniversary of the game, which has raised more than £121 million for UNICEF since the first match in 2006.
Damson Idris, Usain Bolt, Jordan North, Joe Marler, Olly Murs, Big Zuu, Richard Gadd, Maisie Adam and Gladiator's Nitro will also show off their skills on the pitch.
Sam Thompson was all smiles as he got ready
Olly Murs was also seen getting ready for Sunday's match
Jack Whitehall looked to be in the zone during the session
GK Barry worked on her skills with Danny
Jermain Defoe and Shaun Wright-Phillips were in good spirits on the pitch
Hollywood actor and UNICEF UK Ambassador Tom is back – and vows to pass the ball to a professional, as soon as he is in possession
UNICEF UK Ambassador Robbie will manage England and will be able to call on rugby player Joe Marler as his celebrity goalkeeper.
The Traitors star will share the gloves with Paddy who will become the record appearance holder, when he takes to the pitch. The comedian has, so far, appeared nine times.
Hollywood actor and UNICEF UK Ambassador Tom is back – and vows to pass the ball to a professional, as soon as he is in possession.
Rooney – one of England's greatest-ever players – will provide on-pitch leadership and skill.
Meanwhile, star of the F1 film, Damson Idris is the third star actor to sign-up while GK Barry is taking tips from her footballer partner Ella Rutherford, who plays for Portsmouth FC.
There is an I'm a Celeb theme too, with Jordan North also playing for the first time.
The Burnley fan will be hoping to form a powerhouse partnership with fellow northerner Angry Ginge – who was the 2025 Player of the Match.
Usain Bolt will, for the first time, manage the Soccer Aid World XI FC.
The sprint king is back at the scene of his 2012 London Olympics gold rush. The Jamaican already has incredible attacking talent to choose from in the form of 2025's match winner, Big Zuu.
He will be joined by Scotland's Jen Beattie and two-time World Cup winning US international, Ali Krieger.
Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, Euro 2020 winner Leonardo Bonucci and debutant Jordi Alba will make up Usain's team.
UNICEF UK Ambassador and Soccer Aid co-founder, Robbie Williams, said: 'I'm incredibly proud to be celebrating 20 years of Soccer Aid for UNICEF this year, it's one of the most important things to me. Last year's event raised more money than ever and £121 million raised since we started – genuinely life-changing.
'Let's hope we can break the record again this year. Can't wait to see you there.'
Chloe Burrows and Jermain Defoe made the most of the recovery tent
Toni Duggan gave a thumbs up as she stretched out
She was later seen with Angryginge as she threw her arms in the air in celebration
Darren Bent of TalkSport joined Tom, Sam, Olly and Jack for a photo
Richard Gadd posed for a fun snap with Tom Grennan and Toni
Elsewhere, Chloe and GK Barry pouted for the camera
Wayne Rooney – one of England's greatest-ever players – will provide on-pitch leadership and skill
Wayne added: 'I can't wait for this year's Soccer Aid for UNICEF and to pull on the England shirt one more time for the twentieth anniversary.
'It's England against World XI at the London Stadium on 31st May and this year we want nothing less than an England win. Me, Coleen and the boys love the atmosphere and the brilliant family occasion that Soccer Aid for UNICEF always is.
'The kids enjoy seeing football legends alongside their favourite celebrities and influencers on the same pitch.
'Last year, Coleen travelled to Poland with UNICEF and saw first-hand how the money raised is supporting children with disabilities who fled the war in Ukraine, so they can continue their education and simply be kids once again.
'So please buy a ticket and support this amazing cause, which changes children's lives around the world.'
A special twentieth anniversary extended half-time show will also see Robbie take to the stage.
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