England and World XI practice penalties ahead of Soccer Aid 2023
Soccer Aid is back with England looking for revenge against the World XI after going down on penalties last year.
Comedian Lee Mack struck the winning penalty for the World XI, who won the contest for a fourth straight year after a 2-2 over 90 minutes.
The biggest charity football match in the world, which raised more than £15 million for charity Unicef last year, brings an added layer of intrigue this year with the new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino back in the dugout ahead of his return to the club game with the Blues.
This year’s teams include Gary Neville, Liam Payne, Jill Scott, Sir Mo Farah and Danny Dyer for England. While Mack is joined by Usain Bolt, Tommy Fury, Niko, Roberto Carlos, Francesco Totti and Patrice Evra for the World XI.
Follow live updates, reaction and analysis from all the action at Old Trafford below:
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI – Usain Bolt scores opener
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:06
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
Danny Dyer and Karen Carney are on for England…
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:05
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
World XI lead and it’s Usain Bolt with a fine strike.
Too much pace for England and Bugzy Malone looks to have pulled his hamstring.
The Jamaican sprinter then calmly slots past David James. 1-0!
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:00
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
Defoe works his magic to dribble into the penalty area.
The ball breaks kindly for Liam Payne, his shot, off balance, is too easy for Foster though.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 19:58
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
Maisie Adam makes way, Tommy Fury is on for the World XI.
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 19:57
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
Noah Beck storms into the box, down he goes, Cahill wins the ball with a strong challenge. Beck wanted the penalty there!
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 19:55
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
“He’s my hero, but tonight he has to get smoked,” says Stormzy, when discussing how his England team is doing after 15 minutes.
“Usain is fast, but Bugzy has the heart to keep up.
“After half-time, we’ll reconvene, this is what I expected.”
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 19:51
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
A change for the World XI: Roberto Carlos is off, Darren Fletcher is on.
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 19:45
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
It’s pretty frantic so far with lots of turnovers as you might expect.
World XI look like the team hoping to get on the ball more than England, whose tempo is higher.
Bolt in behind… just wide!!
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 19:44
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
World XI open England up like a knife through butter!
A lovely ball but the finish lacks venom. James gathers.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 19:40
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