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\n\tJames Graham<\/a>\u2018s double-OIivier Award successful play Dear England <\/em>is hitting TV screens and the prolific creator is considering whether or not any former soccer gamers might make the minimize. <\/p>\n \n\tSpeaking to Deadline outdoors final evening\u2019s prestigious London theater awards, Graham floated the likes of Match of the Day <\/em>host Gary Lineker<\/a> and former England goalkeeper David Seaman<\/a> as potentials, though no approaches have been made. Watch the complete clip beneath.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt\u2019s a drama first and foremost so of course we need good actors but [the question of having real soccer players in it is] a good question,\u201d mentioned Graham. \u201cDo we get the real Gary Lineker? Do we get the real David Seaman? It\u2019s a good question as [the show] should have that sense of fun and playfulness as well.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tEarlier this 12 months, Match of the Day <\/em>pundit Ian Wright featured in Daniel Kaluuya\u2019s Netflix directorial debut The Kitchen<\/em>, whereas footballers comparable to Vinnie Jones and Eric Cantona have turned their arms to performing on the conclusions of their careers.<\/p>\n \n\tStarring Joseph Fiennes<\/a>, Dear England<\/em>, which kicked off on the National, gained two Oliviers final evening, for supporting actor Will Close, who portrayed England captain Harry Kane, and for finest new play. <\/p>\n \n\tDear England <\/em>follows the England males\u2019s soccer workforce below\u00a0supervisor Gareth Southgate\u00a0within the run-up to, and aftermath of, three tournaments: the workforce\u2019s surprising run to the\u00a0semifinals on the 2018 World Cup in Russia, its disappointing defeat within the\u00a02020 European Championship ultimate at Wembley Stadium and its quarter-final exit from the\u00a02022 World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n \n\tDear England <\/em>on the BBC<\/a> will even star Fiennes and was introduced<\/a> on a bumper BBC slate in February. The size of the BBC model will rely upon the success of England\u2019s marketing campaign at this summer time\u2019s Euros, joked Graham, who additionally mentioned he\u2019d love the play to go on tour.<\/p>\n