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Barlow, Lineker, Hurst and more team up to record England's 2014 World Cup song

PUBLISHED: 08:52 EST, 5 March 2014 | UPDATED: 14:14 EST, 5 March 2014

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Take That star Gary Barlow has teamed up with Gary Lineker as well as other past England stars to record the squad's song for this summer's World Cup.

Barlow is going from Back For Good to back-four good as he headed into the studio today to work on the as-yet-unnamed track.

Chart stars including Katy B, Mel C and Pixie Lott are among the figures who will also feature on the anthem designed to spur on England's hopes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Golden touch: Gary Barlow (left) and Gary Lineker post with the World Cup trophy

Support: Fomer England players teamed up to record the squad's 2014 World Cup song

Leave it to the professionals: Kimberley Walsh (left) and Katy B took part in the World Cup song

Leaders: 'Team Gary' organise the troops for the Sport Relief special

A group of 12 former England players - including the likes of Sir Geoff Hurst, Michael Owen, Dion Dublin and Carltom Palmer - were at Sarm Studios in West London this morning where they also worked on the video to accompany the track.

It was also the location for the recording of the Band Aid single in 1984 and the new promo will be unveiled for the first time during the TV broadcast for Sport Relief night on Friday, March 21.

The all-star cast will be hoping the new track can find the same success as Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds' 'Three Lions' song which is still regarded as a World Cup classic despite only helping England to yet another quarter-final defeat.

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Three lions: Martin Keown (left) and former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm were singing for Sport Relief

Patriotic: Mel C (left) and Emma Bunton reunited to support England's World Cup chances

Fans: Gary Lineker (left) cradles the World Cup as Walsh soothes her vocal chords before performing

Hero: Sir Geoff Hurst (second left) donned an England shirt for the special occasion

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HazelS, London, 8 hours ago

The Two Garys are both twice my age, but are extremely hot!

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the translator, Doha, Qatar, 13 hours ago

sir geoff hurst second from the left ? could have fooled me !

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Captain Sensible, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 1 day ago

Barlow this, Barlow that, he's here, he's there, he's into everything. Creep, creep and creeping until he gets a knighthood.

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Everythingisfalse, London, 12 hours ago

Admit it you love him don't you!

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HazelS, London, 8 hours ago

Sounding a bit jealous Captain Sensible - why? did your invitation to it get lost in the post?! A case of him being so successful that people want to work with him and no one wants to work/play with you, me thinks! boo hoo! ha!!!!