A CELEBRITY auction to raise money for cancer research has been dubbed a load of pants -- literally.

Blackburn Rovers captain David Dunn is one of a number of footballing stars selling off a signed pair of his boxer shorts to raise money for the Everyman Campaign -- The Institute of Cancer Research's national campaign to raise awareness of and funding for male cancers.

A selection of other stars taking part in the on-line auction include heart-throb Jamie Redknapp, Liverpool's Dietmar Hamann, Rio Ferdinand from Leeds Utd, Muzzy Izzet from Leicester City , Derby boss Jim Smith and Newcastle manager Bobby Robson. Buyers can bid for the items by accessing www.bigfanof.com