Sunderland defender Wes Brown will be tackling questions during an appearance on All Star Family Fortunes to raise money for charity . The former Manchester United star will take part with his family on the popular ITV game show in a bid to raise funds for the Beechwood cancer charity's Silver Wing Appeal . The programme has not been aired yet , but Brown 's wife Leanne offered a sneak preview after posting an Instagram picture of the family accompanied by the caption : 'Looking forward to this week 's family fortunes ! It 's the Browns vs the Halpenny 's ' . 'The Browns ' will be pitted against actress Jill Halfpenny and her family on the Sunday game show . Brown 's wife , Leanne ( 2nd left ) , posted an Instagram picture ahead of the show 's broadcast . The former England defender and his wife will answer questions from Vernon Kay and his 'survey ' Kay waits for an answer from the Browns , although Leanne said she wished they 'could have won more ' Brown and his family have been pitted against actress Jill Halfpenny and her loved ones on the Sunday night show hosted by Vernon Kay . Brown 's wife Leanne , who also appears in Real Housewives of Cheshire , told the Manchester Evening News : 'It was a great experience – I just wish we could have won more . ' The family chose the Beechwood charity as Brown 's uncle is currently battling cancer and his wife and grandaughter have been using the charity 's support services . The Sunderland defender is raising money for cancer charity Beechwood 's Silver Wing Appeal . Wes Brown has had his red card rescinded after being wrongly sent off against Manchester United . The former England defender trains with team-mates ahead of Sunderland 's clash with Aston Villa . Angela Gray , fundraising manager at the Stockport charity , said : 'We are thrilled to have been chosen as the charity by Wes and Leanne . 'Natasha , Wes 's sister came into Beechwood and really enjoyed having a look at what we do , a really lovely family . ' Sunderland face Aston Villa on Saturday with Brown eligible to play after having his red card against United rescinded when referee Roger East appeared to send the wrong player off . Clarke Carlisle famously won Countdown on his debut appearance in 2010 , but the former Burnley star is not the only footballer to be seen on TV game shows ... Peter Shilton , Graeme Le Saux , Geoff Hurst , Lee Dixon , Mark Bright , Steve Bull , and Martin Peters have all appeared in Pointless . Clarke Carlisle won Countdown on his debut appearance in 2010 . Sportsmail columinist Jamie Redknapp is team captain on A League Of Their Own , which has featured players including Rio Ferdinand , Joe Hart , Peter Crouch , Robbie Fowler , Gary Neville and Vincent Kompany . John Fashanu , Rodney Marsh , Neil Ruddock and Jimmy Bullard have all been on I 'm a Celebrity , Get Me Out Of Here ! And , Vinnie Jones , Neil Ruddock and Ron Atkinson have starred in Celebrity Big Brother .
ITV will appear on All Star Family Fortunes to raise money for cancer charity Beechwood . Wife Leanne Brown posted an Instagram picture from the Sunderland defender game show hosted by Vernon Kay . Wes Brown has had his red card rescinded after being wrongly sent off against former club Manchester United .