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.
Former England goalkeeper David James will be part of the England team for Soccer Aid 2024
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.
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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.
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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.
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