Actor Ricky Tomlinson has revealed that he wants England captain Wayne Rooney and Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard to appear in the sequel to Mike Bassett: England Manager.

The Royle Family star is due to return as the main character in the football-themed cult classic in Mike Bassett: Interim Manager, which begins filming next year.

Tomlinson is keen to get a number of cameo appearances from players and ex-players, including former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.

"I think I could have a laugh with Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard because they're local lads and we've got a lot in common," Tomlinson told the Daily Star.

"Even maybe Jamie Carragher because he's just retired and he's a football pundit now isn't he? I think you'll see a lot of cameos."

In the sequel, Bassett will return as assistant boss to the new England manager.