Who is former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill and what position will the footballer play in Soccer Aid 2024?
GARY CAHILL is set to return to the Soccer Aid pitch for the 2024 match.
Find out more about the former Chelsea and England defender as he joins a host of former pros and celebrities for the charity clash.
Gary Cahill looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 19, 2021
Who is Gary Cahill?
Gary Cahill began his senior career with Aston Villa in 2008, having spent four years in their academy.
Cahill’s performances during his time at Bolton saw him interest Chelsea, joining the Blues in 2012.
He then won the Premier League twice, FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League during his six years at Stamford Bridge.
Cahill became Chelsea’s captain at the beginning of the 2017-18 season, taking over from the departing John Terry.
The defender played for England 61 times, scoring five goals in the process.
He made his debut on September 3, 2010 against Bulgaria, over a year after he received his first call-up.
Cahill then played at two World Cups and made four appearances at Euro 2016.
Gary Cahill before the international friendly soccer match between England and Nigeria at Wembley in 2018
Cahill retired from football in 2022, aged 36.
What position will Gary Cahill play in Soccer Aid 2024?
It’s widely expected that Cahill will return to centre-back.
He’s well known for his technical abilities in defence and how well he can read the game from the back.
Buzzing to be back playing at The Bridge! Let’s GO @SoccerAid
Jack Cahill on X
He’ll be on familiar ground having played 8 seasons at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea and hosts of the 2024 clash.
Who will manage Gary Cahill’s team in Soccer Aid 2024
Cahill will be playing in the England squad for Soccer Aid 2024, as they take on the World XI side.
Not one but three managers will be hoping to guide the team to success.
Frank Lampard and Harry Redknapp will be bringing their leadership skills, whilst pop superstar Robbie Williams will be hoping some of his showbiz sparkle will rub off on the players.
Amongst them are a host of former professional players and top celebs.
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 will be broadcast live from Stamford Bridge on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
It will be hosted by Alex Scott and Dermot O’Leary, who’ll have all of the match build-up from 6pm on ITV1, ITVX and STV.
The action kicks off at 7.30pm.
