FIERCE winds, heavy rain and driving snow were no match for McFly frontman Danny Jones as he helped raise £370,000 charity.
The Bromley Cross singer and guitarist was among more than 1,000 players who took part in a mammoth 57-hour football match in Salford for Sports Relief, and he was one of only a handful of players to put in a 12-hour stint on the pitch.
The fact that Danny played on in freezing temperatures and snowfall drew special praise from former Leicester star Robbie Savage, whose team lost to a rival side captained by former England international Alan Shearer in the charity challenge.
Minutes after the match ended, Robbie Savage said: "A big well done to Danny for putting in that 12 hours. It wasn't easy in that weather."
The 57-hour length was chosen because that is how many hours a Premier League team plays over a full season
Danny, aged 29, took part alongside other famous faces including TV presenter Rachel Riley and Union J heartthrob Josh Cuthbert.
Of his experience, Danny said: "We've had rain, hail and snow. It feels like Christmas.
"It's been a painful couple of hours and I'm really feeling the pain but thanks very much to everyone for all your support, all your energy and all your donations."
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