The Soccer7sSeries players have been welcomed to Singapore for a photoshoot at the famous Merlion statue to kick off the tournament – and Premier League winner Wes Morgan insists the visiting stars are raring to go.

Singapore will host its latest major sporting event as 26 teams across three competitions battle it out at the Jalan Besar Stadium this weekend from July 25-27. The tournament will also be broadcast globally by DAZN.

On the eve of the event, players were welcomed to Singapore's Merlion Park for team photos, to take part in interviews and get their first glimpse of the trophy.

The Masters tournament will feature Leicester City Masters – including many players from the legendary 2015-16 Premier League title winning team captained by Morgan – who will compete against Borussia Dortmund and a host of former Premier League stars and international legends.

"We're excited to be here," said Morgan. "The lads have been training and they're ready to go. The local boys may have a bit of advantage and can surprise but we'll be ready for them.

"The obvious concern is getting used to the size of the pitch, so tactics are going to be very important. The pitch could be a factor but as former professionals we should be able to handle any conditions."

Harry Haysom, captain of Hashtag United, said: "To be able to play against clubs of world renown, not many will get the opportunity to do that. So, we'll enjoy every moment. It's a proud moment for us to be here."

Singapore's Still Aerion player Lila Tan said: "I'm excited to be playing against strong teams and against girls who have a lot of footballing experience. I've only seen but not played 7-a-side, so I'm super excited to be part of this tournament."

The tournament begins at the Jalan Besar stadium with the opening game at 16:30 as Geylang International take on QPR Women.