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Simon Coyle

Who is Danny O'Carroll at Soccer Aid 2019?

Lining up for the World XI team again this year at Soccer Aid 2019 is Danny O'Carroll.

The 35-year-old is best known for his role as Buster in BBC comedy show Mrs Brown's Boys.

He is one of the sons of the show's creator and star Brendan O'Carroll.

Born in Finglas, Ireland, he is married to fellow Mrs Brown's Boys actress Amanda Woods.

Danny took part in last year's Soccer Aid at Old Trafford - and came close to scoring.

He described it as 'the best week of his life'.

Ahead of this year's game he has been sharing videos of himself training on Twitter - and warned that England won't be winning this time.

This year's Soccer Aid takes place at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge, after previously being held at Manchester United's Old Trafford .

Soccer Aid co-founder Robbie Williams will be back alongside Mo Farah, former footballer Jamie Redknapp, TOWIE star Mark Wright, Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard, fitness coach Joe Wicks and F2 Football Freestyler Jeremy Lynch.

The charity match raises money for Unicef, which helps to support the organisations vital work protecting children in the UK and globally.

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