Albert Square shares its famous E20 postcode with the home of West Ham United, the London Stadium, and the long-running drama has seen no shortage of West Ham supporting characters, with the world-famous East London football club often featuring on sets, in wardrobe and props over the last four decades.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has made a cameo appearance on EastEnders ahead of the show’s 40th anniversary. Bowen, 28, who is engaged to Love Island star Dani Dyer, recorded a special message for character Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick),

West Ham star Jarrod Bowen is to feature in Wednesday's episode of long-running BBC soap opera Eastenders. Bowen, 28, has links to the programme which is based in London's East End where West Ham's former home Upton Park was situated,

West Ham's electric forward and midfield force of nature both celebrated their five-year anniversaries at the club this week

Of course to millions of EastEnders fans, Danny is best known for his role as former Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on the soap. Therefore Jarrod’s appearance poses the very interesting idea that in the EastEnders universe, both Mick Carter and Danny Dyer exist.

West Ham are hopeful Jarrod Bowen can make his return from injury against Chelsea on Monday. The Hammers’ captain has missed their last five games with a foot injury suffered during the 5-0 defeat to Liverpool on December 29.