Tony Carr has confirmed that Rio Ferdinand will be among those taking part in his testimonial match tonight.
The England captain is heading down from Manchester United to play some part, contrary to a report this morning. Supporters planning to come along will be able to buy tickets on the night.
Tony Carr's Academy All-Stars will take on West Ham United in an eagerly-anticipated fixture at the Boleyn Ground, with kick-off at 7.45pm.
More than 10,000 tickets have already been sold for the game, with a host of current internationals expected to turn out to celebrate Carr's 37 years of work within the Academy of Football.
Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, John Terry and Joe Cole are among those who have agreed to pull on the claret and blue again in honour of the man who helped to mould their exceptional careers.
A special commemorative matchday programme will be on sale at the Boleyn Ground, priced at £2, featuring exclusive interviews with Tony Carr, Harry Redknapp, Ronnie Boyce, Michael Carrick, Ferdinand, Lampard and Cole, among others.
Fans who have yet to purchase tickets for the big game can do so by entering the stadium through cash turnstiles 0-4 for seats in the Sir Trevor Brooking Stand Lower Tier.
Tickets will be priced at £15 for adults and £7.50 for Over-65s, young adult Academy members and all Under-16s.