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Jessica Sansome

Who is DJ Locksmith on Soccer Aid 2020?

He must have made a good impression on the pitch as DJ Locksmith is back for Soccer Aid 2020.

He will once again join the World XI when they take on the England side at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Rudimental member's real name is Leon Rolle but picked up his nickname when he was a teenager in high school.

Rudimental is a drum and bass band including Locksmith, Piers Aggett, Amir Amor and Kesi Dryden.

They formed in 2010 and have released three albums to date - Home (2013), We The Generation (2015) and Toast To Our Difference (2019).

Locksmith with his band Rudimental (Getty Images)

They will be recognised for singles including Feel The Love, Waiting All Night and These Day.

The band haven't released any music since May 2019, when they partnered with upcoming vocalist LORYN for the official song of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, title Stand By.

Viewers may have recently seen Locksmith on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins on Channel 4.

He was one of a group of celebrities to take on the physical and mental challenge which ultimately paid off as he and Paralympian Lauren Steadman were the only two celebrities to pass the condensed SAS selection course.

So being back on Soccer Aid should feel like a walk in the park.

This year's Soccer Aid takes place at Manchester United's Old Trafford after spending last year at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge.

The match will be broadcast live on ITV and sadly no fans will be allowed at the stadium.

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

This year the charity will also recognised the impact coronavirus is having around the world.

As a result, this year, every £1 donated is automatically trebled thanks to the UK Government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance.

 
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