Southampton football legend Franny Benali will headline a charity event organised by HWB Chartered Accountants.

The event, titled 'An Evening With Francis Benali', will take place at Thorndon Hall in Chandler's Ford on September 19 and all proceeds will go to Mountbatten Hampshire, HWB’s charity of the year.

The well-loved one-goal hero, who donned the Saints' jersey nearly 400 times over a 20-year career, is anticipated to discuss his life journey, from the pitch to philanthropy.

Franny, recognised for his charity work with an MBE, has impressively raised more than one million pounds for Cancer Research UK through various gruelling challenges, including ultra endurance events.

The Freeman of Southampton has also been honoured as a top celebrity fundraiser by Just Giving, amongst his many other accolades.

Mr Benali said: "Fundraising today is vital to maintain the essential services charities provide and which are relied upon by so many people – and the demand continues to grow.

"If anyone would like to attend a fun evening to hear about my football career, the banter found in a Premier League dressing room – and then the torturous pain from running 35 marathons in three weeks, then I would urge you to register for a ticket."