Around the time of his birthday in July, Starr told Fox News he felt “fit as a fiddle” and works out “nearly every day.”

"He's as fit as a fiddle, he's a real top athlete," said former England player Joe Cole on TNT Sports.

“I don’t think he will hold much back. He is all action, he is as fit as a fiddle, and that is the way he plays. He has multiple actions in-game where he affects the game. I think we will get the best of Tom Curry in terms of him getting straight into it from the start so absolutely delighted to have him back.”

In a week you’ll feel fit as a fiddle.”

Manager Matthew Hibberb describes Mr Wilson as "fit as a fiddle", adding he doubts his friend will ever retire.