Fowler has skippered his team to victory in both the previous two summers, with rival captain Jason McAteer yet to come close to claiming the coveted title of Boom! champion.
And Fowler, who scored 183 goals for Liverpool across two spells with the club, doesn’t seem worried about losing his crown. “I wouldn’t say I’m quietly confident,” he said ahead of tonight’s opener. “I’m massively confident!”
Fowler will have impressionist Darren Farley alongside him as vice-captain for the entire series, while McAteer is partnered by actor Neil Fitzmaurice.
Tonight’s special guests are former LFC striker Neil Mellor and TV presenter Matt Smith.