Who is Erin Doherty and what position will the Netflix actress play in UNICEF’s Soccer Aid 2024?
Plus a look at her off-screen partner
ERIN Doherty shot to fame in the third series of Netflix's The Crown.
Here is everything you need to know about the actress taking part in Soccer Aid 2024.
Who is Erin Doherty?
Born on July 16, 1992, Erin is from Crawley in West Sussex.
She was scouted to play football for Chelsea when she was at the tender age of 14 and was forced to choose between stage school and footballer.
She made the right decision seeing as the talented actress has an extensive career on the stage, having studied at Guildford School of Acting and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre.
What position will Erin Doherty play in Soccer Aid 2024?
It has not yet been announced which position Erin will be playing.
Posting the news on her Instagram account, she wrote: "Holy moly. A proper dream come true!
"Get your tickets now to watch Soccer Aid for UNICEF on Sunday 9 June."
Who will manage Erin Doherty's Soccer Aid team?
Former Chelsea player Frank Lampard will make up one of the three managers for the England side.
He will co-manage with Harry Redknapp and Robbie Williams.
Argentine Mauricio Pochettino will be leading the opposing Rest of the World team.
How to watch Soccer Aid 2024 and donate to UNICEF?
Soccer Aid 2024 takes place on June 9, 2024.
You can watch the match for free on ITV and STV.
The Soccer Aid World XI are currently on a five-year winning streak.
Soccer Aid line-up 2024
Fans can't wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The FULL line-up of players has been released and it is a mix of celebrities and former pro footballers.
England:
- Frank Lampard (Co-Manager)
- Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager)
- Robbie Williams (Co-Manager)
- Jill Scott (Captain)
- Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper)
- David James (Professional Goalkeeper)
- David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach)
- Footballer Jermain Defoe
- Jack Wilshere
- Footballer Joe Cole
- Pundit Karen Carney
- Footballer Gary Cahill
- Singer Tom Grennan
- Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett
- Actress Erin Doherty
- Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah
- Comedian Alex Brooker
- Cricketer Stuart Broad
- Actor Bobby Brazier
- Sam Thompson
- Footballer Ellen White
- Footballer Theo Walcott
- Actor Danny Dyer
- YouTuber Miniminter
World XI:
- Mauricio Pochettino (Manager)
- Jesus Perez (Coach)
- Usain Bolt (Captain)
- Footballer Eden Hazard
- Footballer Roberto Carlos
- Actor Martin Compston
- Comedian Maisie Adam
- Presenter Roman Kemp
- Comedian Lee Mack
- Boxer and reality star Tommy Fury
- Gladiator Diamond
- Footballer Michael Essien
- Footballer Patrice Evra
- Footballer Petr Cech
- Comedian Jason Manford
- Footballer John Obi Mikel
- Footballer Kaylyn Kyle
- YouTube Theo Baker
What TV shows has Erin Doherty been in?
Erin is best known for The Crown (2016), Intelligent Design (2020) and Les Misérables (2018).
To be a part of The Crown feels both ridiculously special and surreal
Erin
She played the role of Queen Elizabeth 11 and Prince Philip's second daughter Anne in the third series of the hit show that follows the Royal Family
Talking about her appearance on The Crown, she said: "To be a part of The Crown feels both ridiculously special and surreal.
"There is such a rare dynamic within Princess Anne that I am incredibly grateful to be able to explore."
She added: "She is a woman of great strength and heart - I feel privileged to fight her corner."
Erin also starred in a BBC One six-part psychological thriller series called Chloe in 2022.
In 2024, she played Clare in the film Reawakening, alongside Jared Harris.
Is Erin Doherty married and does she have children?
Erin had kept her private life completely away from the spotlight.
But in 2022, she claimed that her greatest achievement in life is her relationship with her girlfriend Sophie Melville.
While they have acted opposite each other, they try not to ever compete for the same roles.