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LAST year, Harry's Heroes: The Full English saw former top manager Harry Redknapp lead his team of ex-England footballers to victory against their German counterparts.

The ITV show returns this week for a rematch - but which players will star in Harry's Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh?

 Harry's Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh sees the ex-England stars take on Germany in a rematch
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Harry's Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh sees the ex-England stars take on Germany in a rematch

Harry's Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh - who are the ex-England stars?

In 2019's popular Harry's Heroes: The Full English, ex-Premier League manager Harry, 73, directed former pro members of the national squad to a 4-2 beat Germany's legends team.

The latter are now keen for a rematch on their own turf, and the three-part Harry's Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh will see the former I'm A Celeb winner's side warm-up against France and Italy before hoping to score another win.

But, after a few of last year's teams were substituted, who are stars battling it out on the pitch this time round?

Harry Redknapp

 Harry Redknapp is the team's manager
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Harry Redknapp is the team's manager

The 2018 King of the Jungle is once again in charge of a cohort of England players.

Before appearing on reality TV, Harry played for AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United, before going on to manage Queen’s Park Rangers, West Ham, Tottenham Hotspurs and Southampton.

His son Jamie, and nephew Frank Lampard, both went on to play for England.

Speaking to Radio Times about the show's return, he said: “Everybody loved the first series, not only seeing the footballers, but from a mental health perspective, and issues that one or two of the boys have had.

"It was really great and came across really well. I just like being round the lads, all great players, great characters, for me now being retired, to spend some time with lads like that it makes my day.”

John Barnes

 John Barnes returns as coach
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John Barnes returns as coachCredit: ITV

Last year, the former Liverpool and Watford player, 55, was put out of action with an injury - and became Harry's assistant.

He returns this year once more in a coaching role.

After retiring from professional football in 1999, he went on to manage Celtic and Tranmere Rovers, as well as the Jamaican national team.

In 2007, he came seventh in Strictly Come Dancing, and starred in the penultimate series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.

Michael Owen

 Michael Owen is new this year
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Michael Owen is new this yearCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The footie pundit and commentator, 40, replaces former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler.

As the youngest ever player to represent England, he rose to prominence during the 1998 World Cup in France.

He has also played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City.

Lee Hendrie

 Lee Hendrie is also a fresh face for the latest series
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Lee Hendrie is also a fresh face for the latest series

Another newbie to this year's team, the ex-midfielder played at Aston Villa for 14 years - during which time he also played for England.

The 43-year-old has also represented Stoke City, Sheffield United, Leicester City and Blackpool.

David Seaman

 David Seaman has enjoyed a successful media career
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David Seaman has enjoyed a successful media career

After playing in goal for England for 15 years, the goalkeeper, 56, has gone on to appear on a number of TV shows.

As well as featuring on sports quiz They Think It’s All Over, the ex-Arsenal star appeared on Dancing On Ice in 2006 and 2015.

Paul Merson

 Paul Merson has credited the show with saving his life
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Paul Merson has credited the show with saving his life

The 50-year-old midfielder played for Arsenal and England in the 1990s.

After retiring in 2012, he has become a regular pundit on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday.

During the first Harry's Heroes, he opened up about his struggles with alcohol and gambling.

Speaking ahead of the new series, he said: "This show saved my life no question, 100 per cent.

"I went into treatment twice before and it never helped because people made me go in, the club made me go in or the FA made me go in. This is the time I did it for me, I thought you know what, I’m fed up…I wanted to do it.”

Matt Le Tissier

 Matt Le Tissier regularly appears on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday
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Matt Le Tissier regularly appears on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday

The pundit, 50, played in midfield for Southampton, and also represented England.

After retiring, he now regularly appears on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday, and has also featured on Channel 4's Countdown.

Alongside former Southampton teammate Francis Benali, the ex-footie pro has launched a football agency.

Chris Waddle

 Chris Waddle now works as a BBC footie analyst
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Chris Waddle now works as a BBC footie analyst

The ex-midfielder, 58, played for Newcastle, Spurs, Sheffield Wednesday and Marseille, and also represented England.

He worked as a coach for a year, before becoming a pundit and analyst for BBC Radio Five Live’s Premier League football coverage.

Rob Lee

 Rob Lee is back in action this year
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Rob Lee is back in action this yearCredit: ITV

The 53-year-old is best known as a midfielder for Charlton Athletic and Newcastle United, and also represented England.

After retiring in 2006, he has worked as a pundit and commentator for TEN Sports’ UEFA Champions League Fixtures.

Ray Parlour

 Ray Parlour is also part of the team hoping to thrash Germany once more
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Ray Parlour is also part of the team hoping to thrash Germany once moreCredit: ITV

The pundit, 46, previously played for Arsenal and also the England team.

After retiring in 2007, he has worked as a pundit for BBC Radio 5 Live and Talksport.

Lee Sharpe

 Lee Sharpe previously appeared in the original Celebrity Love Island
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Lee Sharpe previously appeared in the original Celebrity Love Island

The 47-year-old played for Manchester United and Leeds, and also spent two years representing England.

He also appeared in the original Celebrity Love Island in 2005 as well as Dancing On Ice in 2007, and also worked as a pundit on BBC’s Match of the Day 2.

Mark Chamberlain

 Mark Chamberlain is also part of Harry's squad
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Mark Chamberlain is also part of Harry's squad

The former right back played for Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth and Brighton, and has also represented England.

He became a player-manager for Fareham Town, before moving into a coaching role at Portsmouth.

Chamberlain is also father to Liverpool and England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Mark Wright

 Mark Wright also previously starred in the official England squad
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Mark Wright also previously starred in the official England squadCredit: ITV

The 55-year-old defender played for Southampton and Liverpool, as well as England squad.

After he retired, he became an ambassador for Foster Care Associates, and in 2016 launched coaching development company Red Sports alongside Michael Owen.

Neil Ruddock

 Neil Ruddock has had a number of stints on reality TV
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Neil Ruddock has had a number of stints on reality TV

The defender, 50, has represented Liverpool and West Ham, and also appeared in the England line-up.

In 2003, he appeared on I'm A Celebrity, and also featured in the 2003 series of Celebrity Big Brother.

When is Harry's Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh next on TV?

The final instalment of the three-part series will air tonight - Wednesday, May 20 - at 9pm on ITV.

You will also be able to catch up on all the other episodes on ITVPlayer.

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