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Football legends including John Barnes, Paul Merson and Robbie Fowler in bid to lose 40 stone in new ITV weight loss show

A TEAM of retired England legends have joined ITV’s new weight loss show in a bid to collectively lose 40 stone.

Paul Merson, Robbie Fowler and John Barnes are among the stars that will be ditching their unhealthy habits to get match-fit for a friendly against a team of international rivals.

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The squad will be fighting the flab in a bid to get match-fit
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Legendary Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman, 54, will be taking part alongside Ray Parlour, 45, and Matt Le Tissier, 49.

Neil “Razor” Ruddock, 50, Mark Wright, 55, Chris Waddle, 57, Rob Lee, 52, Mark Chamberlain, 56, Lee Sharpe, 47, and Steve Howey, 46, are also in the squad.

Former Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has been selected as the team’s manager.

The two-part mini series, which is called MatchFit, will be televised next year.

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Paul Merson scored three goals in 21 appearances for the Three Lions
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Paul Merson in action for the Gunners in 1991
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Liverpool legend Neil Ruddock has appeared on several TV shows since retiring
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Neil Ruddock spent five years with Liverpool
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When the training camp is complete, the team will test themselves in a match against their international rivals.

The programme aims to show the importance of eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly for people of all ages, shapes and sizes.

ITV commissioning edit Kate Teckman said: “Classic ITV, entertaining, with scale and purpose.

“Moreover we are finally going to answer the age-old question ‘Who ate all the pies?’

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Robbie Fowler scored 120 goals for Liverpool
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Robbie Fowler retired from professional football in 2012
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“The extreme change to their fitness and diet routines will shed light on how important it is for everyone to maintain a healthy balanced diet and fitness routine as you approach middle age.”

None of the players have played professionally for several years and some have clearly been enjoying the finer things in life.

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Ex-Arsenal and England shot-stopper David Seaman will be in goal for Harry Redknapp’s side
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