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Victoria Johns

Tom Hiddleston and Danny Dyer lead stars arriving in Manchester for Soccer Aid

Tom Hiddleston was all smiles as he arrived in Manchester for Soccer Aid today with Paddy McGuinness.

The Loki star, 42, lead a host of celebrities all getting ready to kick off the star-studded football match, which raises money for UNICEF.

Tom beamed for the cameras as he carried his sports bag, wearing a navy hoody and shorts while Top Gear host Paddy, sporting a white t.shirt, wore designer sunglasses.

Also seen arriving at Old Trafford was Lioness star, Jill Scott.

The World Cup winner had her game face on as she got off the team bus with a Louis Vuitton backpack, carrying her football boots.

Actor Tom Hiddleston looked like he couldn't wait for kick off as he rocked up at Soccer Aid (KIERAN / SplashNews.com)
Paddy McGuinness rocked up at Old Trafford ready to raise money for UNICEF (KIERAN / SplashNews.com)

Sporting a more casual approach was EastEnders star Danny Dyer, who rocked up in socks and sliders - smoking a cigarette.

Also in attendance was boxer and new dad Tommy Fury.

He said he would be dedicating the match to his daughter Bambi, who he shares with Molly-Mae Hague.

Talking to OK! magazine, he said: "Bambi will be live and present at the game on Sunday.

"I'm going to give her a shout-out whether we win or lose, always. I'm dedicating my performance to her - so you can guarantee it will be a great performance."

Danny Dyer puffed on a cigarette ahead of the match (KIERAN / SplashNews.com)
Tommy Fury said Bambi would be at the game (REX/Shutterstock)

Tommy also said of his daughter: "I am missing her, when I left home was a bit hectic, I was rushing about doing a million things so I'm looking forward to seeing her at the game."

The Love Island star will be joining Olympian Mo Farrah and actor Martin Compston on the pitch, who were also seen at Old Trafford.

Someone who wont be lacing up their football boots later is former TOWIE star, Mark Wright.

Mark has become a regular fixture in Soccer Aid in recent years and has played in the last six matches, often impressing in a left-back role.

His performances caught the eye of a number of lower league clubs and the 36-year-old was even offered a short-term deal by Crawley in 2020 where he made his professional debut.

However, earlier this year he ruled himself out of the Old Trafford match as he already has filming commitments for a number of TV projects.

He said in February: "On a personal level I've decided not to do Soccer Aid this year. I have done it for six years in a row now and I love it, I love the charity and would love to be involved and still raise money for Unicef."

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