The former striker teamed up with youngsters for a 30-minute game and, true to form, bagged a brace in the match in the Ugandan capital Kampala.

Taking a break from filming for the upcoming Sport Relief campaign, the 37-year-old had a ball as he showed children from the KCCC project some of the old magic.

The icing on the cake came as one of the boys revealed he was wearing a Newcastle shirt under his training bib.

Speaking after the game Shearer said: "Most of these lads have lost parents through HIV/Aids and its fantastic that Sport Relief can help them to get back on track.

"It's been a while since I've kicked a ball in anger and I enjoyed every minute of that - especially scoring the goals, of course," he said.

"And as for the Newcastle fan - what can I say, the lad's got good taste!"