TV star Mark Wright is set to play in an Essex charity football match in Southend.
The Essex Charity Cup have announced Mark Wright will be playing at Roots Hall this Sunday.
This will be the fifth annual event held all in aid of the Justin Edinburgh 3 Foundation, but the first at Roots Hall.
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The charity cup sees ‘Rivals Unite’, where Southend XL play Leyton Orient XL and then Southend Legends take on Colchester Legends on Sunday, May 22.
We are delighted to announce that @MarkWright_ will be playing for the Leyton Orient XI at Roots Hall this Sunday ♥️
— Essex Charity Cup (@EssexCharityCup) May 17, 2022
This is NOT one to miss! 🎟 https://t.co/BBIiWbTyAa pic.twitter.com/wbFpLey7f7
Alongside Mark Wright, just a few other names in attendance include John White, Barry Corr, Adam Barrett, Nile Ranger, Freddie Sears, Sammy Szmodics; the list is endless.
The Essex Charity Cup has raised more than £11,000 since 2016.
As part of the day, it will also tie up as a deserved testimonial for John White, the Southend defender who made more than 240 appearances for the club as well as being captain of the side when they were promoted from League 2 in 2015.
Tickets are still on sale for the day and are £12 plus a small fee.
They are available here, https://bit.ly/3sFMxSa
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