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Soccer star’s festive sing-along

He made a name for himself in sports, but former England and

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is now singing for his supper.

Peter released a Christmas album with English opera singer Paul Potts, mashing football chants with classical music.

“I’ve always wanted to release my own album and what better time than during a world cup at Christmas? We’ve

taken the best terrace chants and sprinkled a bit of festive magic on them,” says Peter (41) who conducts a 20piece orchestra.

Paul, who found fame on the reality singing competition Britain’s Got Talent, says their goal is to “inspire England fans to cheer on the team and give the country the lift they so desperately need”.

Crouchy Conducts the Classics is available on Spotify and iTunes and features songs such as We Love You England, VAR My Lord and You’re Not Singing Anymore. The duo plan to donate all profits to an LGBTQ+ charity to tackle oppression in Qatar and around the world.