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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
A message from Oscar-winning actress and Unicef UK President Olivia Coleman about the purpose of tonight’s match.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:52
Usain Bolt confident of making if five straight for the World XI
“I’m feeling good as always, I don't know what Stormzy is talking about, it'll be five straight,” says a confident Usain Bolt, a Manchester United fan.
“It's Old Trafford, I don't lose at Old Trafford.”
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:46
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
The pundits for tonight’s game: Big Zuu, Steph Houghton and Jermaine Jenas.
“It’s a fantastic event, it’s so exciting to be here,” says England captain Jill Scott.
“I’m so excited, I never got the captain’s armband when I played, I’ve been doing my bicep curls.”
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:39
Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI
The players are out on the pitch and greeting the fans at Old Trafford.
The noise is loud already, this should be some atmosphere.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:33
Soccer Aid 2023: How to watch England vs World XI
Soccer Aid is set to kick off at 7.30pm BST on Sunday 11 June at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the charity match on ITV 1, with coverage beginning at 6.30pm. Soccer Aid will also be available to view on STV, or via ITVX online.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:18
Soccer Aid 2023 odds and best bets
England are 10/11 favourites despite dropping the last four contests against the World XI, who are available at 15/8 in the 90 minutes and the draw is at 10/3.
Betfair also list England as 4/7 to list the trophy and World XI 5/4.
If you like a repeat of last year and a penalty shoot-out, either side is 7/1 to win if the contest goes the distance.
First goalscorer?
Aluko 11/2
Batistuta 7/1
Crespo 7/1
Cetinay 8/1
Wilshere 8/1
Carney 9/1
Scholes 10/1
Grennan 10/1
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:00
Soccer Aid 2023: England and World XI head-to-head
The World XI now have a 6-5 advantage over England in the head-to-head record after 11 editions.
There’s been a run of dominance stretching back to 2018 now, with the World XI aiming for a fifth straight victory.
This is also the eighth time Old Trafford has hosted the match, with the World XI 5-2 winners in the seven contests at Manchester United’s home so far.
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 17:39
Tom Grennan insists Soccer Aid is ‘the best week of my life'
Tom Grennan insists playing at Soccer Aid is “the best week of my life”.
The musician will line up for England in this year’s charity match and has been thriving in training at Champneys near Tring in Hertfordshire.
Grenna revealed his love for Soccer aid to BBC Three Counties Radio : “I’ve been doing it for three years now and when it finishes, I’m like ‘when’s the next one’?”
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 17:30