'He'd be a great shout!' Martin Compston tips former EastEnders star to join Line of Duty

Martin Compston wants Danny Dyer to join 'Line of Duty'.

The 39-year-old star - who plays Steve Arnott in the hit BBC show - thinks the former 'EastEnders' star is a "wonderful actor" and would be a top addition to the cast.

He is quoted by the Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "[Danny] would be a great shout [as a 'bent copper' on the show].

"Danny is something else, honestly, he is one of our treasures. He is a wonderful actor - it would be good to see [him] in there."

While Martin could be facing off against Danny in 'Line of Duty' one day, he will be opposing the 'Football Factory' star in this year's 'Soccer Aid' first.

Martin admitted when he first started playing in the charity football match it was all about lining up alongside legends of the game, but the experience now means a lot more to him after he went to see the "incredible" work UNICEF do with the money raised from 'Soccer Aid'.

He added: "For me it was about being able to play in these incredible stadiums and meet the icons of the game.

"It has changed for me over the years, I have been lucky enough to work with UNICEF and go out to see the incredible work that they do first-hand."

This year's match will 'I'm A Celebrity' champion Sam Thompson, Danny's former 'EastEnders' co-star Bobby Brazier and 'The Crown' actress Erin Doherty make their 'Soccer Aid' debuts.

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard will return to Stamford Bridge to make his 'Soccer Aid' debut when he manages England alongside his uncle and fellow footballer manager Harry Redknapp.

Current Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino will take charge of the Soccer Aid World XI for the second year running.

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard, ex-England cricketer Stuart Broad and 'Gladiators' star Diamond will also make their 'Soccer Aid' debuts, and returning stars will include Robbie Williams, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Paddy McGuinness, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, and Maisie Adam.

Sports stars Usain Bolt, Jill Scott, Karen Carney, Jermain Defoe, Sir Mo Farah, David James, Tommy Fury, Gary Cahill, David Seaman, Roberto Carlos, Joe Cole and Jack Wilshere will also return to for the charity game.

'Soccer Aid' will air live on ITV1, co-hosted by Alex Scott and Dermot O’Leary, while Sam Matterface and Iain Stirling will provide match commentary.