Pete Doherty has been confirmed to play this year’s Celebrity Soccer Six, in aid of Samaritans, which takes place this Sunday (May 18).

The Babyshambles front man will be defending his win with his bandmates against Razorlight at last year’s charity event.

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Bandmembers from the likes of The Wombats, Faithless, Mcfly, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly and The Mighty Boosh’s Noel Fielding will play alongside reality TV stars from The Apprentice, Big Brother and the X Factor.

Ex-professionals Lee Sharpe, Neville Southall, Dean Saunders, Frank McAvennie, Terry Hurlock, Micky Thomas and Terry Gibson will also be taking part.

The Celebrity Soccer Six tournament takes place at Millwall FC’s ground, The New Den.

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Celebrity Soccer Six tickets are available from Ticketmaster on 0844 847 2449 and online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Tickets are also available from Millwall FC.

All prceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Samaritans.

www.samaritans.org