Teddy Sheringham signs for 'Strictly'

Former England footballer Teddy Sheringham has signed up to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.

The sports star, 42, will be joined by Jodie Kidd and chef Gary Rhodes, according to The Sun.

Heather Small, Melanie Sykes, soap actress Emma Barton, Katie Price and Peter Andre have also been linked to the reality show.

A source commented: "We always like to have sportsmen and women on the show - and they always do well."

Sheringham, who was awarded an MBE in 2007, retired from football earlier this year. His former clubs include Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.