EX-football boss Harry Redknapp is urging London Marathon runners to help raise £3million for a charity close to his heart.

The former West Ham and Tottenham manager, 75, is promoting the British Heart Foundation for the race on October 2.

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The ballot result for those who have gained entry is announced today and Harry is encouraging entrants to raise much-needed cash for the BHF.

The SunSport columnist suffered blocked arteries to his heart in 2011.

He said: “I’m one of the lucky ones as I got the warning signs, got a diagnosis, and got sorted.

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“But not everyone gets that chance.

I’m urging everyone who has been successful in getting a marathon place to use it to run for the BHF and raise money to help heal hearts.”

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