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Brit Awards 2023 latest — Harry Styles takes four top gongs as fans poke fun at Sam Smith’s ‘attention seeking’ outfit

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BRITS fans were stunned as host Mo Gilligan got a major star’s name mixed up during Saturday’s show – while Harry Styles cleaned up with FOUR major awards.

Comedian Mo introduced Lewis Capaldi onto the stage during the Brit Awards ceremony as Sam – leaving fans outraged.

Meanwhile, Becky Hill , David Guetta, Aitch and Beyonce scooped major gongs on the night – with Harry Styles winning Best Album, Best Song, Best Artist and Best Pop/R’n’B Act.

While accepting the gong for best artist, he said: “I want to thank my family for being the most supportive, understanding, patient, loving family I could have ever asked for. I want to thank my mum for signing me up for The X Factor without telling me, so I literally wouldn’t be here without you.”

It comes as Brit Awards viewers have poked fun at Sam Smith’s outfit on social media with one saying: “It’s attention seeking and nothing else,” whilst others compared it to Billy Connolly’s incontinence pants sketch.

Read our Brit Awards blog below for the latest news…

  • This blog is now closed

    After an explosive ceremony, our coverage of the Brit Awards 2023 has now closed.

    We’ll be back next year with more up-to-the-minute updates on British music’s biggest night.

    Thanks for reading.

  • How did Harry Styles’ night go?

    Harry opened the show with an energetic version of his hit As It Was, wearing an open-chested glitzy red jacket.

    But his night didn’t end there.

    The music star managed to get his hands on multiple awards.

    Harry picked up all four of the gongs he was nominated for including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Pop/RnB Act.

  • Harry’s fans were delighted

    Following Harry’s triumph on Saturday his fans have flooded social media with support.

    One fan said: “Crazzyyy taking all the awards woah.”

    A second added: “Fabulous artist, local Cheshire lad, amazing vocalist, well done, well deserved :)”

    A third penned: “Harry Styles you’re Simply The Best love ya.”

  • How to catch up on the Brit Awards

    If you missed the glitz and glamour of Saturday’s Brit Awards, worry not!

    You can catch up on the iconic award show by heading over to ITVX and searching “Brit Awards.”

    This year saw Harry Styles take him home the lion’s share of awards for his album Harry’s House.

  • Stormzy left empty handed

    Saturday’s ceremony, held at London’s O2 arena, saw an awesome performance from rapper Stormzy — backed by a full orchestra.

    He was nominated for Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, but went home empty handed after being beaten by Harry Styles and rapper Aitch .

    Lizzo , Sam Smith , Kim Petras and Lewis Capaldi were also pipped at the post for awards.

  • Country Queen

    Megan McKenna showed off her style transformation as she strutted her stuff on the Brits red carpet.

    The Country music queen looked unreal with her long flowing auburn locks – so different from her usual blonde look.

  • Artist of the year controversy

    This year’s Brit Awards — the most glittering night of the UK’s music calendar — had been mired in controversy after the Artist of the Year category was dominated by male acts.

    The Best Male and Best Female awards were scrapped in 2021 in a bid to include non-binary artists.

    That decision paved the way for a male-dominated winners list this year — with just six of the 15 awards collected by female artists.

  • Harry pictured kissing Lewis Capaldi

    Our exclusive video shows the moment Harry celebrates one of his wins by snogging Lewis Capaldi in the audience.

    After collecting the gong for Song of the Year for As It Was, Harry made his way off the stage – and straight into Lewis’ embrace.

    Fellow performer Lewis grabbed Harry by the face and planted a massive kiss on his lips as the pals celebrated Harry’s win.

  • Sam Smith leaves fans shocked

    Sam Smith left fans shocked with a bizarre black look on the red carpet last night.

    One fan joked: “Sam Smith is dressed for the funeral of the Chinese spy balloon.”

    Whilst a second said: “Wow! That’s a serious outfit! Move out the way!”

  • Lizzo stunned in her outfit

    Lizzo wore a gorgeous cheetah-printed silk dress and was pictured hand-in-hand with her new man as she departed the infamous Warner Records afterparty.

    The About Damn Time singer, 34, never shies away from a bold look, and she paired the statement dress with some huge gold earrings and a bright red lip.

  • Ashley Roberts pictured leaving last night’s awards

    Ashley Roberts looked incredible as she exited a Brits afterparty.

    The Heart Radio presenter, 41, changed into a see-through blue dress for the post-awards celebrations.

  • Tom Grennan slammed by Brit Awards viewers

    Ellie Goulding – who wore a black armoured corset that featured a moulded pair of breasts – was left stunned when Tom commented on her chest.

    He looked down at her outfit and said: “I love what you’re doing – they’re your real boobs?”

    The Little Bit Of Love songstress was taken aback and replied: “These are not mine, I wish, mine are a lot further apart.”

    Viewers were horrified by Tom’s comment and raced to Twitter to slam him for being “inappropriate”.

    One annoyed fan wrote: “Did Tom Grennan actually ask Ellie Goulding about her tits on TV? Really? What year are we in?”

    A second agreed and added: “Tom Grennan really thought it was cool to chat about Ellie Goulding’s boobs? Nah, I thought we were past this.”

  • Harry’s fans were delighted

    Following Harry’s triumph on Saturday his fans have flooded social media with support.

    One fan said: “Crazzyyy taking all the awards woah.”

    A second added: “Fabulous artist, local Cheshire lad, amazing vocalist, well done, well deserved :)”

    A third penned: “Harry Styles you’re Simply The Best love ya.”

  • Harry’s house

    Harry Styles was crowned artist of night at the Brits – winning an astonishing four awards.

    The former One Direction star, 29, triumphed in the categories for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Pop/RnB Act.

    His third studio album Harry’s House – the biggest selling UK album of 2022.

  • How did Harry Styles’ night go?

    Harry opened the show with an energetic version of his hit As It Was, wearing an open-chested glitzy red jacket.

    But his night didn’t end there. The music star managed to get his hands on multiple awards.

    Harry picked up all four of the gongs he was nominated for including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Pop/RnB Act.

  • Lewis blows up

    Lewis Capaldi has reacted to Mo Gilligan’s Brits Award blunder with a hilarious response.

    Mo made a slip-up and called Lewis, Sam, before his performance.

    As ya do.

  • That was awkward!

    Mo Gilligan was given a grilling by fans after he made a huge blunder on stage.

    The Brit Awards host incorrectly introduced Lewis Capaldi as Sam before his performance.

    Mo said: “Lets have another performance, it’s a singer-songwriter who is the spirit of the Brit Awards in human form.

    “Here with his amazing number one single, Forget Me.

    “It’s the brilliant…go crazy…it’s Sam Capaldi.”

    After Lewis’ performance, Mo told viewers: “I have to apologise, I did call him Sam. It just goes to show how strong the drinks are at the brit awards, they are not playing around.”

  • Sam Smith in furious row backstage at the Brit Awards

    Sam Smith was left furious last night after their performance was almost axed following a technical glitch.

    Insiders revealed how Sam, 30, grew increasingly upset backstage at London’s O2 Arena when their £500,000 set malfunctioned — causing a delay.

    A source said: “Sam’s performance might have appeared seamless but behind-the-scenes it was a nightmare.

    “The whole set was built and ready to go but then a malfunction meant it had to be pulled off.

    “Stormzy was moved forward and Sam was told there was a possibility their performance might be pulled altogether.

    “Sam was understandably furious and it was pretty tense backstage.”

  • Lewis Capaldi snogs secret girlfriend at Brit Awards after-party

    Lewis Capaldi was spotted with actress Ellie MacDowell , at the Universal Music after-party in London last night.

    And the Forget Me singer made it clear he was head-over-heels with gorgeous Ellie, who he met last year.

    An onlooker at the bash, at 180 The Strand, said: “It’s official, Lewis is in love and he couldn’t be happier.

    “He has been dating Ellie for some time now and while they are usually very low key, he couldn’t keep his hands off her at the after-party.

    “It was very sweet to see him so happy, and Ellie clearly adores him too.

    “They sat on the sofa kissing and talking for a while before Lewis headed off to the dance floor.

    “He was throwing some serious shapes to Hot Chocolate’s You Sexy Thing at one point while Ellie just looked on smiling. They make a lovely couple.”

  • The full list of BRIT Awards hosts – from 1977 to the present

    There’s been a wide array of stars and celebs to have presented British music’s most notorious awards show.

    The full list of Brit Awards presenters are:

  • Maya Jama twerks at raucous Brits afterparty

    Maya Jama showcased her best moves as she twerked behind the decks at a glitzy Brits afterparty.

    The Love Island host let loose as she stuck her booty out and wound down to the ground as pals filmed.

    During the Brits, Maya let slip she will be heading back to South Africa tomorrow for Love Island ahead of the return of Casa Amor.

  • Sam Smith leaves fans shocked

    Sam Smith left fans shocked last night with a bizarre black look on the red carpet.

    One fan joked: “Sam Smith is dressed for the funeral of the Chinese spy balloon.”

    Whilst a second said: “Wow! That’s a serious outfit! Move out the way!”

  • Lizzo stunned in her outfit

    Lizzo wore a gorgeous cheetah-printed silk dress and was pictured hand-in-hand with her new man as she departed the infamous Warner Records afterparty.

    The About Damn Time singer, 34, never shies away from a bold look, and she paired the statement dress with some huge gold earrings and a bright red lip.

  • What did the stars eat at the Brits?

    Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi, Lizzo and a host of other stars were treated to a luxurious three course meal at the BRIT Awards on Saturday.

    The menu for the ceremony was revealed with guests being treated to a ‘woodland forage’ for their starter which features truffle mousse, chestnut puree, mushroom hay, pickled oyster mushrooms, and artichoke bark.

    What, no Nandos then?

    Shame.

  • That was awkward!

    Mo Gilligan was given a grilling by fans last night after he made a huge blunder on stage.

    The Brit Awards host incorrectly introduced Lewis Capaldi as Sam before his performance.

    Mo said: “Lets have another performance, it’s a singer-songwriter who is the spirit of the Brit Awards in human form.

    “Here with his amazing number one single, Forget Me.

    “It’s the brilliant…go crazy…it’s Sam Capaldi.”

    After Lewis’ performance, Mo told viewers: “I have to apologise, I did call him Sam. It just goes to show how strong the drinks are at the brit awards, they are not playing around.”

Prince Harry and William’s secret meeting to ‘shed light on their memories’

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Prince Harry and William arranged a secret meeting with their late mum’s butler before the Duke of Sussex’s wedding to Meghan Markle , it has been claimed.

The brothers met with Paul Burrell a week before Harry announced his engagement to Meghan Markle in 2017.

According to a royal source, Mr Burrell “shed some light on their memories” in the “very low-key meeting”.

The former butler, who also served as a footman for the Queen, was known to have been a confidante to the brothers’ mum – as she called him a “rock”.

But following a falling out over her death in 1997, Mr Burrell wrote a book about her.

And Harry and William were reported to have previously last spoken to the 64-year-old after Diana’s funeral, when they were 12 and 15.

Paul Burrell, Diana’s ex-butler, “shed some light on their memories” of their mother in a “very low-key meeting”, according to a royal source (

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They felt that the ex-butler was milking his position to make money following Diana’s death by writing the book A Royal Duty where he talked about their friendship.

But now, it has been claimed that the brothers met with the former butler alone in 2017, where he answered all of the questions the brothers’ had.

The Sun ’s royal source said: “It was a very low-key meeting but the brothers wanted to speak to someone who had been close to their mother.

“There were some aspects of her life they felt Paul could provide better clarity on. They asked to keep it all under wraps and he respected that. Paul was happy to tell them everything he knew and shed some light on their memories.”

Mr Burrell has also criticised Harry for some of the revelations in Spare, saying he doesn’t recognise who the prince has become (

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The former butler spoke to the Mirror about Harry’s accusations, and said: “(Harry) has discarded me” (

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The former royal butler, who recently appeared on I’m A Celebrity: South Africa, opened up about how Diana “would have desperately wanted” William and Harry back together.

The brothers previously accused Mr Burrell of a “cold and overt betrayal” after he published his 2001 book A Royal Duty – which contained private revelations.

Harry wrote about the book in his 2023 controversial memoir Spare, describing how he learned of the book when he was working as an unpaid farmhand in Australia aged 19 in 2003 after leaving Eton.

Writing he’d received a package from Buckingham Palace, including a memo from the royal communications team concerning ‘a delicate matter’, he said: “Mummy’s former butler had penned a tell-all which actually told nothing. It was merely one man’s self-justifying, self-centring version of events.

“My mother once called this butler a dear friend, trusted him implicitly. We did too. Now this.

“He was milking her disappearance for money. It made my blood boil.”

Meanwhile, Mr Burrell has also criticised Harry for some of the revelations in Spare, saying he doesn’t recognise who the prince has become.

Mr Burrell spoke to the Mirror about Harry’s accusations, and said: “(Harry) has discarded me, but he hasn’t thought about all of those years that I spent with his mother, in private, loving her, caring for her, watching out for her.

“I’ve been dismissed and I’m very sad about that.”

Buckingham Palace and Paul Burrell have been contacted for comment by The Mirror.

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Who is Ella Thomas from Love Island 2023?

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LOVE ISLAND 2023 has upped the ante when it comes to the levels of glamour in the villa this year.

Love Island bosses have signed supermodel Ella Thomas as part of the intake into the legendary villa this summer .

Who is Ella Thomas?

Ella Thomas is an award-winning model from Glasgow , Scotland .

A Love Island source told The Sun: “Ella is breathtaking to look at – it’s not hard to see why she’s a top model in her field.

“Bosses have swayed towards more regular girl and boy next door hotties in recent years but casting Ella marks a step change.

“Even better, though, she has the chat to match.

“Bosses are confident Scottish firecracker Ella is going to make a splash this series.”

The boys of the villa have their work cut out for them it seems!

Before heading into the villa, Ella told ITV: “I’m the whole package, I know what I want in life and I’ve got a big heart.

“I’d let the boys know that I’m wifey material so don’t play with me!”

Ella has appeared in big projects also, she told ITV: “I’ve been in a Headie One and Burna Burna Boy music video and I was once an extra in World War Z .

“I was 12 years old when I filmed it and got to meet Brad Pitt which was cool.”

The supermodel was named Female Model of the Year at the Scottish media awards in October 2022.

Is Ella on Instagram?

The Scottish beauty does have Instagram .

She posts regularly, sharing her looks, her fits and her glamorous lifestyle.

From her aesthetic to her style, you can see why she is at the top of her game.

With just over 5,000 followers before entering the villa, expect to see that number skyrocket!

Who is in the Love Island 2023 cast?

Fans have been waiting for the cast of the Summer edition of Love Island 2023 to finally be announced.

The wait is over!

On May 29 2023 at 9 am, Love Island’s Instagram page shared the very first contestant.

The Islanders joining Ella in the villa this summer so far is:

When does Love Island start?

Love Island kicks off on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 9 pm on ITV2 and ITVX .

Fans will be treated to episodes from Friday to Sunday, with each episode lasting around an hour.

The Saturday episode will be a special highlights show where you can catch up on the drama of the week and see some unseen footage.

Budget UK festivals: The most purse-friendly music events of 2023 – from Parklife to Latitude

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It’s no secret that money is tight for many of us right now, what with the cost of living crisis.

However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the festival fun.

Forget Glastonbury , there are plenty of ways to get your festival fix on a budget this year.

Check out our top picks of the most purse-friendly gigs, all with line-ups so exciting you’ll have to do a double take at the price tag…

When is it? July 15 and 22

Where is it? Herrington Park, Sunderland

How much are tickets? From £37

Kubix Festival promises the ultimate nostalgia fix this year, with Sugababes, Basshunter, Five, Blue, A1, and 911 on the bill.

The festival runs over two days, with July 15 dedicated to pop and dance acts, while July 22 welcomes a rock and alternative line-up.

Squeeze, The Enemy, Terrorvision, and more feature on the latter, bringing their biggest tunes to Sunderland across two stages.

Tickets begin at £37 with camping and VIP options also available, as well as child tickets for ages 6-15.

When is it? May 31-June 4

Where is it? The Complex, Edinburgh

How much are tickets? From £25

Hidden Door is a five-day experience in Edinburgh, Scotland.

There are three performance spaces this year, with indie rock band Porridge Radio, Grammy-winning Hot 8 Brass Band, electronica and techno producer Max Cooper, and radical pop collective NiNE8 all performing.

There’ll also be sets from Irish rockers Pillow Queens, jazz collective Corto.alto, alt-pop singer Berta Kennedy, and more.

But music isn’t the only thing on offer, oh no, as there’ll also be visual art displays showcasing the work of local artists, poetry and spoken word readings, dance performances, film projections, and even opera.

Hidden Door markets itself as an arts charity that ‘opens up urban spaces to showcase new and emerging artists, musicians, theatre makers, performers, film makers and poets’, and that’s definitely true.

As for pricing, tickets start from £25 and they really don’t go much higher – everyone’s a winner!

When is it? Aug 18-28

Where is it? Victoria Park, London

How much are tickets? From £62

All Points East is held in Victoria Park in London over two weekends.

The annual 10-day event boasts a very impressive line-up this year, with rap royalty Stormzy taking the main slot.

There’ll also be performances from Dermot Kennedy, Haim, Girl in Red, Raye, and The Strokes.

While tickets for the music events start in the £60 region, there’s also plenty to take part in that won’t cost a penny.

All Points East has community activities known as ‘In the Neighbourhood’, a programme that is completely free to enter with an outdoor cinema, live entertainment, street food, pop-up bards, theatre, sports, children’s activities and more.

When is it? September 1 and 2

Where is it? Durdham Down, Bristol

How much are tickets? From £63

Forwards Festival will welcome performances from Raye, Arlo Parks, and Primal Scream to name just a few.

This September, some of music’s most exciting stars will play across three stages, as the festival prides itself in supporting both the biggest names in international music as well as emerging artists from Bristol and beyond.

The festival is child-friendly too, with tickets for ages 5-15 starting at around £18, while under fours go free.

General admission tickets for adults begin at £63, with weekend tickets also available if you’re keen not to miss out on a thing.

When is it? June 30-July 3

Where is it? Over Farm, Gloucester

How much are tickets? From £90

Barn on the Farm is held at Over Farm just outside Gloucester.

Over four days, attendees can enjoy performances from main stage headliners Lizzy McAlpine, Bleachers, and Holly Humberstone.

The final evening, however, includes a yet-to-be-announced secret headliner – and we’re very intrigued to discover who it is.

You can assure you’ll be in safe hands with Barn on the Farm, though, given that Tom Grennan, James Bay, Bastille, Hozier, and Ed Sheeran have all performed there in the past.

There’s plenty more where they came from too, as a whole bunch of acts will take to the stage, as well as some late night DJs and even surprise special guests.

Once again, it’s family-friendly, with children under 10 getting in for free and day passes and weekend tickets available for adults.

And if you fancy making a real experience of the whole thing, why not bring your tent and camp under the stars?

Boardmasters

When is it? August 9-13

Where is it? Newquay, Cornwall

How much are tickets? From £90

Boardmasters Festival returns to Cornwall this summer.

In true Newquay style, the event is a combination of live music and surfing/skateboarding competitions in and around the town.

This year, Lorde, Florence + the Machine, Example, Gabrielle Alpin, Nathan Dawe, The Vaccines, and Rudimental are just some of the stars taking to the mic.

Liam Gallagher will even be there!

Meanwhile, in between all the excitement of the live music, the Boardmasters Open will see the best of the UK and international surfers go head-to-head in the country’s biggest surf competition, which has been going since 1981.

It’s the perfect holiday festival, super chilled, super relaxed, and just all-round great vibes.

Tickets are available in tiers and, once again, it’s family-friendly.

When is it? June 6-17

Where is it? Tudor Courtyard, Hampton Court Palace

How much are tickets? From £66

Hampton Court Palace Festival is welcoming a wealth of world-class acts to the stage once again this year.

Not only will Sir Tom Jones be returning, but there’ll also be sets from Soft Cell, Kool & The Gang, Kaiser Chiefs, and Rick Astley.

The performances all take place in a super intimate setting for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Artists take to the stage in Base Court, set against the backdrop of Tudor history with a 3,000-seated auditorium.

Meanwhile, depending on your vibe on the day, there’ll also be chilled acoustic sets outside from up-and-coming artists.

Tickets range in price with VIP experiences also on offer – you can even order a picnic!

When is it? June 10 and 11

Where is it? Heaton Park, Manchester

How much are tickets? From £84

Parklife is one of Manchester’s most exciting annual events.

This year, the two-day event will welcome some of the biggest names in music right now, celebrating the very best of dance and electronic music.

The 1975, Little Simz, Aitch, Becky Hill, Self Esteem, Mimi Webb, Raye, and The Prodigy will all perform.

Festival-goers can also expect DJ sets from the likes of Annie Mac, DJ Paulette, Honey Dijon, Eliza Rose, and Shy FX.

There really is something for everyone and while it might not be the cheapest of all the budget festivals (general admission is £84.50), it definitely offers value for money.

But you need to be quick, because Parklife tickets sell like hot cakes…

When is it? July 7

Where is it? Crystal Palace Park, London

How much are tickets? From £54

Community Festival is back for one day only this July.

The annual London event boasts an impressive not-to-be-missed line-up, as indie rock legends Two Door Cinema Club and The Wombats will co-headline.

Performances will also come from The Vaccines, Sea Girls, and Baby Queen.

While children are welcome and go free, general admission tickets for adults start at £54.

But if you do fancy splashing a bit more cash, VIP packages are available, which give you access to a chill out area, cocktail bar, food trucks, and cloakrooms.

When is it? July 20-23

Where is it? Henham Park, Suffolk

How much are tickets? From £96

Latitude is another hotly-anticipated festival, set within the grounds of Henham Park, near Southwold, Suffolk.

The festival hosts music artists spanning across a multitude of genres, meaning there should be something that takes your fancy, no matter what you’re into.

The 2023 bill includes Pulp, Paolo Nutini, and George Ezra as headliners.

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Meanwhile, The Kooks, The Proclaimers, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Lightning Seeds also perform.

Latitude doesn’t stop at music though, as the likes of Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe, Romesh Ranganathan, Russell Kane, and James Acaster will also be on hand to provide the belly laughs with comedic routines.

A range of tickets are available, including family weekend packages and camping packages, while standard day tickets start in the £90 region.

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Soccer Aid 2023 England manager CONFIRMED – and it’s a massive music star making his debut

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STORMZY will manage the England team at Soccer Aid 2023.

The 29-year-old rapper’s debut at the charity event was confirmed on Thursday morning.

He will head up a coaching staff which includes legendary Premier League boss Harry Redknapp , five-time Women’s Super League-winning manager Emma Hayes, and actress Vicky McClure.

West Ham academy coach Zavon Hines – a friend of Stormzy’s – will also be a part of the backroom team.

And Stormzy has spoken passionately about taking up the challenge for the game against a Soccer Aid World XI – which takes place at Old Trafford on June 11.

Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, said: “I’m a massive football fan, so getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to manage England is a dream come true.

“The fact it’s at Old Trafford, and I’m a Manchester United fan, makes it extra special.

“Growing up, I have such good memories of watching Soccer Aid and all the star names who have taken part over the years.”

He continued: “I like to explore opportunities outside of music and when this one came across my desk I was delighted. This is an opportunity to show the world my football mind!

“I’m taking this really seriously. I don’t want the players saying they loved my last album – seriously, it’s just about winning the game for me. I’ll put the fire in them.

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“They need to call me ‘boss’ or ‘gaffer’, though – not Mike!”

Stormzy will coach a number of ex-footballers next month including Scott, Neville, Scholes, Nicky Butt, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Karen Carney and Eni Aluko.

But he confirmed that Wayne Rooney would be his dream player to coach.

He said: “If I could pick any player to play for me it would be Wayne Rooney, all day long – it would be an honour to manage him.

“My other footballing heroes growing up were Ruud van Nistelrooy and Paul Scholes – but I would have played like Rio Ferdinand had I ever turned pro!”

Stormzy even joked he may call legendary manager Jose Mourinho for advice towards the end of the game.

He said: “I’ve got a really good coaching team with me and if we’re struggling with 10 minutes to go I’ll call my mate Jose!”

England coaching team confirmed so far: Stormzy, Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure, David Seaman.

England players confirmed so far: Jill Scott (Captain), David James (Professional GK), Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity GK), Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Jack Wilshere, Jermain Defoe, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney, Scarlette Douglas, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Tom Grennan, Sir Mo Farah, Bugzy Malone, Joel Corry and Liam Payne.

Soccer Aid World XI coaching team confirmed so far: Martin Compston and Robbie Keane.

Soccer Aid World XI players confirmed so far: Usain Bolt (Captain), Ben Foster (Professional Goalkeeper), Patrice Evra, Nani, Maisie Adam, Kaylyn Kyle, Heather O’Reilly, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Kem Cetinay, Noah Beck and Tommy Fury.