Saracens and England Rugby player Chris Ashton will be appearing at a St Albans opticians in support of Red Nose Day.

Specsavers in Market Place will welcome Chris Ashton into the store on Friday, where he will be signing autographs, having photos taken and chatting to visitors to the store.

Customers can give themselves the chance to win a signed pair of boots, signed rugby shirt or signed rugby ball for a donation of £1 to Comic Relief.

Chris will be at the shop from 4ppm and store director Lewis Carroll will having his legs waxed at 3.30pm.