Bobby Brazier has said he went through a “tough session” with his ex-footballer father Jeff Brazier in preparation for Soccer Aid. The EastEnders actor, 21, who is the son of late reality star Jade Goody, is taking part in the match at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge ground, raising funds for children’s charity Unicef. “I think my dad is even more excited than I am,” Brazier said.
“My dad is a good footballer, he always coached my teams growing up and we always developed as a team. I will definitely utilise training with him. “He’ll be in the stands on the day and wouldn’t miss it.
I think he’s living through me when it comes to Soccer Aid for Unicef.” Brazier, who reached the final in the last series of Strictly Come Dancing, said he was “going to try my best”. He added: “My moves on Strictly are a little different to my moves on the football pitch.
“I played a game of five-a-side the other day to get my fitness up and I am definitely there to win.” I’m A Celebrity..
. Get Me Out Of Here! winner Sam Thompson will also make make his debut at Soccer Aid, joining Brazier in the England squad. Former England footballer Jill Scott, TV presenter Paddy McGuinness, Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett and Olympian Sir Mo Farah have returned to the England line-up along with Soccer Aid co-founder Robbie Williams, who is part of the management team this year.
Bartlett said: “I think Sam Thompson’s going to bring the energy for the whole team. As for .