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Kieran Isgin

Who is Tom Grennan in Soccer Aid 2021?

With Soccer Aid back underway, there may be a lot of people in the line-up you won't know.

From former footballers to singers and actors, the England and World XI are full to the brim of famous faces.

The big sporting competition returns on Saturday with the game broadcast live from the Etihad on ITV.

Among those taking part if Tom Grennan who will line-up for the World XI team.

The Bedford-born singer-songwriter, 26, came onto the scene after starring as the guest vocalist for Chase & Status' hit single "All Gone Wrong."

Tom on stage at Reading Festival (AP)

Since then he has been nominated for many awards including the MTV awards and the Pop Awards for Emerging Artist of the Year in 2019.

The artist currently has two studio albums and three EPs with his debut album "Lighting Matches" achieving a Gold rating after peaking at number five on the UK Charts.

He was encouraged to start performing after his friends were impressed at a house party where he sang along to The Kooks' "Seaside," he started doing gigs around London at 18- after a few years, he was offered a contract from Insanity Records.

Tom has previously trained with professional club Luton Town and is an avid supporter of Manchester United.

Now in its 10th year, donations from Soccer Aid go to Unicef and this year the focus will again be on the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Among those also taking part are Olly Murs, Lee Mack, Mo Farah, Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney.

The game takes place on Saturday September 4, with kick-off at 7.30pm with coverage starting on ITV at 6.30pm.

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