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
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Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
The half-time show with Tom Grennan is still to come.
It’s an extended half-time break at Old Trafford already.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:50
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
The current total money raised for Unicef so far: £7,680,141.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:41
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI – Harry Redknapp’s half-time team talk
“We’ve done OK, we’re bang in the game,” says Harry Redknapp.
“We’ll go for a back four. Keep our shape, don’t go charging forward, play it simple. Keep the ball moving. When we go forward, they break.
“Make sure we’ve always got bodies behind the ball. One goal and we’re back in it. The game is there to be won!”
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:35
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
That was a competitive half of football but the World XI look a bit sharper in the final third.
Bolt’s pace is the difference of course, but the vision from Totti and Beck’s ability to dribble, twist and turn make a huge difference.
Can England turn this around after the break?
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:25
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
Totti with a glorious chipped pass in behind the England defence.
Fury is in, but his touch just isn’t quite on and the chance slips away.
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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:16
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
A fierce strike from Totti and it’s deflected.
James adjusts well, the game opening up now.
Carney in behind for England but Fletcher mops up, he’s been superb.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:14
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
“Defoe has always worried me in my career,” Foster says, during the match.
“Can we have an appreciation for Noah Beck? Wow.
“I’ll take that all day long (on claims he is Ryan Reynolds’ best mate), it’s not true.”
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 20:13
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