Rachel Riley flaunts her long legs in a red silk gown with a sexy thigh-high split as she leads the arrivals at Manchester United's Unicef Gala Dinner
She's been a lifelong supporter of Manchester United.
And Rachel Riley was naturally the guest of honour at the team's annual United for UNICEF Gala Dinner, leading a host of famous sportsmen and their glamorous partners as she made her way down the red carpet.
The Countdown presenter looked incredible in a bright red silk dress featuring a sexy thigh-high split as she arrived at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
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Belle of the ball: Rachel Riley was a guest of honour at the team's annual United for Unicef Gala Dinner, leading a host of famous sportsmen and their glamorous partners at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
Doing her best Angelina Jolie impersonation, Rachel ensured her long legs were on display in the elegant gown, posing like a pro as she made her way into the venue.
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The classy garment boasted long sleeves and a plunging neckline, and was set off with a simple pair of black heels.
She carried a small studded clutch bag in one hand and completed her look with dazzling jewels.
Leggy: Doing her best Angelina Jolie impersonation, Rachel ensured her long legs were on display in the elegant gown, posing like a pro as she made her way into the venue
Making a statement: The Countdown presenter looked incredible in a bright red silk dress featuring a sexy thigh-high split as she arrived at Old Trafford on Wednesday night
Red hot: The classy garment boasted long sleeves and a plunging neckline, and was set off with a simple pair of black heels
Glamorous: She carried a small studded clutch bag in one hand and completed her look with dazzling jewels
Rachel wore her blonde locks pulled back in a bun, with loose tendrils of hair framing her face.
Also in attendance at the event were the likes of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
The dinner celebrated 18 years of the partnership between Manchester United and Unicef, the worldís leading childrenís organisation, and raised funds for its crucial work for vulnerable children around the world
Hostess with the mostess! Rachel took to the stage to host the gala dinner
Like a pro! Her presenting skills came in handy as she interviewed Jose Mourinho
Nice evening: Phil Jones of Manchester United was interviewed as well
Cute couple: David de Gea and Edurne Garcia were in attendance at the event
Putting in appearances: Taylor and Darby Ward were also in attendance at the event
Arm-in-arm: Daley Blind and Carly-Rae Fleur were dressed to the nines at the awards
Glamorous: Chris Smalling and Sam Cooke cosied up at the bash
The annual event has helped to raise over £4million for Unicef so far, and all funds from this year's dinner year’s dinner will go towards Unicef’s vital work in Thailand, to support education programmes for children with limited or no access to schooling.
Mourinho said: 'Charity is one of the amazing things in society and I have always been very supportive of Unicef.
'You know that the money is going to the right place and is going to make a big difference.
Jose Mourinho said: 'Charity is one of the amazing things in society and I have always been very supportive of Unicef
Dapper chaps: Henrikh Mkhitaryan (left) and Michael Carrick (right) were in attendance
Glamorous: Chris Smalling and Sam Cooke rocked the red carpet in style
Cosying up: Nemanja Matic and Aleksandra Matic were in attendance at the besh
'This year, the money is going to help children in Thailand so we know that we are going to contribute to a better future – I think it is difficult to have a better feeling than that.'
Lifelong United fan Stormzy will be performing his new single Blinded By Your Grace at the event.
Unicef UK Deputy Executive Director, Catherine Cottrell, said: 'Over the last 18 years, Manchester United has helped Unicef transform lives and keep children safe across the world.
'We are very proud of our long-standing United for Unicef partnership and want to thank the club and its fans for their continued support.'
Hot pink! John Bradley West and guest posed for pictures alongside the guests
Real Housewives of Cheshire! Darby Ward and Tylor Ward put on a glamorous display
Dapper: Daley Blind looked suave as he joined his ravishing other half Carly-Rae Fleur
Sombre yet chic: Victor Lindelof and Maja Nilsson opted for a black colour theme
Beaming: Stormzy joined Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford
Superfan: Lifelong United fan Stormzy will be performing his new single Blinded By Your Grace at the event
Strike a pose: The grime star and the footballer couldn't resist joking around together
Football fan: Stormzy is a staunch supporter of the popular football club
Cosying up: Matteo Darmian and Francessca Darmian were in attendance
Joining forces: Ander Herrera and Luis Antonio Valencia walked the red carpet together
Taking to the stage: Stormzy performed at the annual United for UNICEF gala dinne
Born performer: He spoke in front of the audience
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