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Chelsea, Rangers legends set for Ray Wilkins tribute match

Ray Wilkins of England in action during the International Friendly match against the USSR at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 1984
Image: Chelsea and Rangers will compete for the first 'Ray Wilkins Memorial Cup' this weekend

Former Chelsea and Rangers legends will take part in a tribute match for Ray Wilkins this weekend.

The sides will compete for the first 'Ray Wilkins Memorial Cup' at Sutton United on Saturday, June 9 in memory of the former Blues and England captain, who died in April aged 61.

Funds raised from the game will go towards St George's Hospital in Tooting where he was treated.

Ray Wilkins and Guus Hiddink were a successful management team at Chelsea
Image: Ray Wilkins and Guus Hiddink were a successful management team at Chelsea

The Chelsea side - managed by Ray Lewington - will include Kerry Dixon, Frank Sinclair and Nigel Spackman, while Andy Goram and Ian Durrant are among those set to represent Rangers.

Ross Wilkins, son of the football legend, will play the last 15 minutes in memory of his father and present the cup to the winning team.

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Tickets are still available for the 3pm kick-off - find out more here.

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