The British public can finally celebrate the arrival of summer when the new series of Love Island kicks into gear on June 1st.
But, before the romance kicks in, we've taken an alternative look into the nation's favourite reality TV show, blending it in with another of England's globally appreciated creations: football.
Prepare to be wooed by bet365's Love Island XI...
GK - David Raya (Jama)
David Raya is most certainly a keeper! (haha)
The Arsenal shot-stopper has won the Golden Glove in three of his four seasons at the Emirates and now has the added extra of a Premier League trophy to flex poolside.
RB - Emil Grafth
Sometimes persistence pays off and that's what our first defender is bringing to the villa.
Emil Krafth has dedicated seven years of his playing career to Newcastle United. Often overlooked, he's always ready to put in a shift when called upon.
CB - Molly David Mae
Admittedly, the comparisons between former Manchester United centre back David May and TV personality Molly-Mae aren't exactly jumping off the page.
But, given May was born in Oldham, his connection to Lancashire and the Red Rose might be enough to spark up a romance.
CB - Tall, Dark and Hansen
The envy of many, Alan Hansen had all the attributes of an elite centre-half.
Playing 620 times for Liverpool throughout an illustrious career, Hansen's loyalty would make him a popular figure with his fellow islanders.
LB - Lyndon Smooch
Hailing from California, Lyndon Gooch would be very much at home in the searing heat of Mallorca.
This play on his name might get the heart racing when it comes to the 'Kissing Booth' challenge.
CM - Stephen Island
Stephen Ireland rather torched his relationship with the national team during his playing days, however, the call-up to Love Island is surely too tempting to refuse.
CM - Habib Bae
Adored by the Geordie faithful, Habib Beye earned himself quite a catchy chant to the tune of the Happy Days theme that echoed around St James' Park.
Nowadays, he cuts quite a stylish figure patrolling the touchline in charge of Marseille and would be quite at home in the fashion-focused Love Island world.
AM - Chat Le Tissier
Partial to a pre-training stop off in a McDonald's drive-thru, we're not sure that Le Tissier's dietary standards would match that of the typically strict Love Island contestant these days.
What would get him by, however, is a bit of the style, arrogance and loyalty that he showed during his near two-decade long stay at Southampton.
We just hope he's voted out by the time the Twitter challenge rolls around...
RW - Lucas Moura Higgins
Versality is a key strength of both former PSG winger Lucas Moura and ex-Islander Maura Higgins.
Hopefully Moura's stint in the 'City of Love' will stand him in good stead in the villa.
ST - Brett FirePitman
"Pitman's on fire, your defence is terrified," viewers chant from their sofa.
Born in Jersey, Pitman would be very much at home on an island and his composure in front of goal would surely come in handy when called up for a chat around the firepit.
LW - Raheem (Iain) Stirling
Both enjoying long and successful careers, the only thing more recognisable than Iain Stirling's iconic voice might be Raheem Sterling's unique running style.
Manager - Ruben (Casa) Amorim
The mid-series split to Casa Amor has often been the downfall of many Love Island competitor down the years.
However, Ruben Amorim was probably fairly in need of a holiday after his disaster spell at Manchester United came to an end in 2026.
Bench: Hogg, Barry, Faye
Just when you think the side is running out of cringey chat up lines... a bombshell trio arrives on set!
Jonathan Hogg, Gareth Barry and Amdy Faye offer a complete refresh in the midfield and won't be afraid to get stuck into a challenge.
