Soccer Aid 2023: England tackle World XI in charity match – LIVE!
The world’s greatest charity match returns tonight as sports activities stars and celebrities face off for UNICEF. England will likely be seeking to reverse a four-game dropping streak to World XI, having misplaced on penalties on the London Stadium final yr, and now path within the total head-to-head file.
World XI, although, have the pedigree within the dugout with newly appointed Chelsea supervisor Mauricio Pochettino rallying his troops whereas Harry Redknapp will likely be tasked with developing with a a lot overdue win for the hosts, with assist from Emma Hayes, Vicky McClure, Stormzy and David Seaman. Former Lionesses’ star Jill Scott is the captain, with Usain Bolt once more taking the World XI armband.
The likes of Liam Payne, Danny Dyer and Tom Hiddleston will likely be becoming a member of Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and others for England, dealing with off in opposition to Tommy Fury, Kem Cetinay, Hernan Crespo, Roberto Carlos and others. Kick off at Old Trafford is at 7.30pm BST, so stick to us!
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Presenting duties
There received’t simply be soccer and movie star expertise on the pitch this night, there’s as ever loads of potential presenting the present tonight.
Former England and Arsenal star Alex Scott is joined by presenting royalty Dermot O’Leary.
Rolling again the clock
As we gear up for the twelfth version of Soccer Aid, let’s roll again the clock to final yr.
World XI made it 4 wins on the bounce over England with a penalty shootout victory on the London Stadium.
A exceptional s £15,673,728 was raised come the top of the day, after Lee Mack bowed out by scoring the profitable spot kick.
World XI gamers and coaches
World XI: Ben Foster; Heather O’Reilly, Sam Clafin, Roberto Carlos; Mo Gilligan; Noah Beck, Patrice Evra; Masie Adam, Usain Bolt, Francesco Totti, Hernan Crespo
Subs: Leon Edwards, Nani, Darren Fletcher, Kaylyn Kyle, Izzy Christiansen, Robbie Keane, Lee Mack, Tommy Fury, Niko Omilana, Kem Cetinay
Managers: Mauricio Pochettino, Robbie Keane, Martin Compston and Melanie C.
England gamers and coaches
England XI: David James; Gary Neville, Gary Cahill, Bugzy Malone; Joel Corey, Jill Scott, Jack Wilshere, Tom Hiddlestone; Liam Payne, Jermain Defoe, Tom Grennan
Subs: Paddy McGuinness, Michael Dawson, Paul Scholes, Eni Eluko, Karen Carney, Alex Brooker, Chunkz, Sir Mo Farah, Asa Butterfield, Scarlette Douglas, Danny Dyer
Managers: Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, Stormzy, David Seaman and Vicky McClure.
Prediction
As ever, the light-hearted occasion will possible be filled with objectives. Still, if one was to select a winner, it’d be silly to jot down off the World XI given current matches.
World XI to win on penalties.
World XI… XI
…and right here’s how World XI look.
England XI
The beginning lineups have already been confirmed. Here’s England…
How to look at at no cost
TV channel: Soccer Aid 2023 will broadcast stay at no cost on terrestrial tv by way of ITV. Coverage begins at 6.30pm BST, with kick-off an hour later.
Live stream: Fans may also watch the motion stay on-line by way of the ITVX web site or app.
Welcome
Did you assume the season was over? Not till we’ve seen Liam Payne and Tom Fury strut their stuff alongside Gary Neville and Hernan Crespo.
Soccer Aid, seemingly the normal season send-off lately, is again tonight and again at Old Trafford.
Stormzy and mates are within the England dugout, whereas Mauricio Pochettino, newly appointed at Chelsea, will likely be teaching the World XI.
Kick-off is at 7.30pm BST. Stick with us.