Rest of the World

Legendary Scot Kenny Dalglish will be ably assisted by Ian Rush as he looks to cook up a storm on the pitch with team captain Gordon Ramsay.

See who's in the Rest of the World squad so far...

Inspirational playmaker Paolo Di Canio played for Sheffield Wednesday and West Ham following a successful spell in Italy. While he's known for his fast pace and silky skills, Paolo's just as famous for his hot-headed antics on the pitch.

Who you gonna call if you're a goal or two down? Why Romrio, of course. The former Brazilian center forward helped his national team win the 1994 FIFA World Cup and has been one of the most prolific strikers in the world since the 1990s.

Celtic and Scotland stalwart Kenny will be keeping the team on their toes as he takes a turn as Boss.

Former AC Milan defender Franco is acknowledged as one of the greatest defenders ever to play the beautiful game. 

You'll probably remember Jaap from his days in the Manchester United rearguard. Nicknamed "The Bald Gladiator" and "The Dutch Destroyer", Mr Stam's no-nonsense reputation proceeds him...

The Hell's Kitchen big man is a fitness fiend - and sure to cook up a storm on the pitch. He's also set to captain the Rest of the World squad.

West Indies cricketer Brian swaps bat for ball in Soccer Aid - let's hope it doesn't leave him stumped.

Westlife star Nicky will hopefully bring the luck of the Irish to the Rest of the World team. Failing that, he's always good for a terrace sing-song.

He went between the sticks in Soccer Aid 2006, but can Patrick keep his place in the team this year?

Patrick's got a tough job on his hands as he'll be vying with Danish goalie Peter for the job.

Proving that politicians do have some balls, Alastair brings a political spin to the show. Expect plenty of long-winded "chats" with the ref.

This rugby supremo plays wing for London Scottish and Scotland. But how will his fancy footwork fare on the football field?

One of Liverpool’s finest strikers and former Captain of Wales, Ian Rush joins Soccer Aid. His legendary partnership with Kenny Dalglish will be reignited as he takes on the role of assistant manager.

Brazilian actor Rodrigo has appeared in many a  Hollywood movie, including Love Actually and 300. Can he cut it on the pitch like his fellow football-mad countrymen? We'll have to see.

Welshman Gethin is best known Gethin for co-presenting Blue Peter and strutting his stuff on Strictly Come Dancing, achieving third place. 

You'll recognise this Chilean from his role as Isaac Mendez in hit US show Heroes. “I’m definitely not going to go hard on any tackles against Alan Shearer", he told us. "I think I might break a leg.”

This thespian appeared in 2008’s “Sex and the City” movie, and has turned up in Ugly Betty, Dirty, Sexy Money and other US shows. Likr most Frenchmen, he has a passion for the beautiful game.

A Soccer aid veteran, Brian was in the Rest of The World squad in 2006 - despite being plagued by a thigh injury. Let's hope he has more luck this time round.

Portugese legend Figo will be definitely give this team a big boost and is one of the best footballers in the world - having played for FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Sporting Lisbon. 

Cláudio André Mergen Taffarel is a former  Brazilian goalkeeper, who backstopped Brazil to victory at the 1994 World Cup.