Samba stars will strut their stuff at Imber Court in July after Metropolitan Police lined up a friendly clash with nomad side Brazilian United.

A carnival atmosphere is assured after all 3,000 tickets were snapped up moments after going on sale.

United are a scratch side of Brazilians who play their football in London, and Blues boss Jimmy Cooper is excited at the prospect.

He said: "The Brazilians wanted to play Met Police as a way of building relations between the police and their community.

"They are a very tightknit community and they go en masse, so it will be a great day."

The game, on July 13, is one of eight friendlies arranged by Cooper in the lead-up to the Ryman Division One South campaign. They also play AFC Wimbledon, Fisher Athletic, Northwood, Cove, Newport Pagnell, Eastbourne United and Uxbridge.