Danny Wallace couldn't hold back the tears during his star-studded benefit at St Mary's last night.

The Saints legend, who now suffers from multiple sclerosis, watched from the stands as the Lawrie McMenemy managed All-Star XI, featuring the likes of Gordon Strachan, Matt Le Tissier and Mark Hughes drew 2-2 with the Saints XI.

It was a magnificent evening in front of a crowd of more than 13,000 and there were several spine-tingling moments - not least when Wallace took to the pitch before and after the match to a standing ovation and chants of 'There's only one Danny Wallace.'

It proved too much for the Dell legend who said: "I was struggling to hold back the tears.

"There are so many different emotions - just seeing all those people there for me was incredible and the tears just kept flooding down.

"The whole occasion was absolutely and utterly tremendous.

"It was such a good day and very emotional for me that all these people came out to support me and my family.

"I loved every minute of it."

When asked to pick a highlight of the day, Wallace added: "I've come back and seen Steve Williams again and that was great - I hadn't seen him for 20 years and it was just great to catch up with him.

"Seeing big Lawrie Mac on the touchline as well was amazing.

"And when the fans were chanting my name... it was so emotional.

"They were amazing and the tears were rolling down my face when they were chanting that - it made my day."

Wallace admitted before the game he has spent years struggling to come to terms with the fact his debilitating condition means he can no longer play football.

But after last night's benefit he is hoping to take a new direction in his life. "It has given me a sense of closure - I can move on with my life and get myself into something else," he said.

"I want to make sure I get involved with the the Multiple Sclerosis Society and help others with this condition. That's my main goal now."

Wallace added: "I am very tired and need a bit of a rest for a while now, but what a great day.

"It was a very good game as well - it was good to watch.

"I had a few laughs when my brother Rodney missed an easy chance as well and Ian Branfoot turned to me and said 'He's had a few drinks' and I said 'No, he wears glasses normally'."