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England vs World XI result and final score after Kem Cetinay and Robbie Keane goals

England vs World XI result and final score after Kem Cetinay and Robbie Keane goals

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:

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Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI

  • Olivia Coleman’s message on why to donate to Unicef for Soccer Aid 2023

  • ‘26 – GOAL! Usain Bolt races clear and slots past David James, 0-1!

  • England’s Tom Grennan performs half-time concert at Old Trafford

  • 50’ – GOAL! Asa Butterfield levels for England with a sliced cross, 1-1!

  • 52’ – GOAL! Paul Scholes hammers home after Leon Edwards’ poor clearance, 2-1!

  • 65’ – GOAL! Robbie Keane with a thunderbolt into the top corner, 2-2!

  • 70’ – GOAL! Keane with another, the Irishman’s cool finish puts the World XI back in front, 2-3!

  • 80’ – GOAL! Kem Cetinay becomes all-time Soccer Aid top scorer with superb goal, 2-4!

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Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI

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Soccer Aid 2023 has so far raised £14,619,005 for Unicef.

An incredible total with the total still to rise until Tuesday’s deadline.

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World XI defeat England to earn fifth successive Soccer Aid victory

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What a second-half performance.

Keane and Cetinay deadly for the World XI and England had no answer.

Pochettino has a victory before he joins Chelsea and it’s a fifth successive victory for the World XI.

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It’s history for Cetinay, that’s his fifth Soccer Aid goal, it makes him the all-time top scorer on five.

Surpassing Clarence Seedorf.

England with a mountain to climb and less than 10 minutes remaining.

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England running out of time, but countering the World XI with pace.

Aluko cuts in from the right, patience from England now.

But Cetinay on the counter, GOAL! Superb, 2-4!

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GOAL! It’s another for the World XI and it’s another for Robbie Keane, 2-3!

Paddy McGuinness couldn’t cope with the chaos inside the box.

And the ball fell nicely for Keane, who adjusted his body and chipped it into the roof of the net with McGuinness scrambling on the turf.

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GOAL!

Robbie Keane with a thunderbolt, in off the woodwork as it nestled into the top corner, superb!

It was classic Keane, the way he got it out of his feet and opened the body up. Cetinay is lively too, the World XI are on top with the game level at 2-2.

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GOAL ENGLAND!

It’s a quick-fire double for England and Paul Scholes gets the goal, hammered low into the corner. Superb. 2-1.

That will be the end for Scholes though, he’s picked up a knock shortly after. Stormzy is straight out the dugout to help his friend, who receives a standing ovation.

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GOAL!

England are level, Asa Butterfield has got the goal and it comes with a bit of luck.

Leon Edwards gets it all wrong in goal, but as Butterfield lines up a cross, it’s sliced inside the near post, 1-1!

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A poor free-kick from Jack Wilshere. It’s high and not even close to being on target.

Chunkz wanted it, too, he’s not impressed with the former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder.

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Paul Scholes, Michael Dawson, Chunkz and Asa Butterfield all on for England.

We’re back underway!

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After a passionate Tom Hiddleston speech, we’ve finally got Tom Grennan’s concert.

The football will be back after this advert break.

Most of these players will need another warm-up.

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The half-time show with Tom Grennan is still to come.

It’s an extended half-time break at Old Trafford already.

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The current total money raised for Unicef so far: £7,680,141.

Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI – Harry Redknapp’s half-time team talk

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“We’ve done OK, we’re bang in the game,” says Harry Redknapp.

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“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!”

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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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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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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.

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“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.”

Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI – Usain Bolt scores opener

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Danny Dyer and Karen Carney are on for England…

Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI

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What a goal!

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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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.

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Maisie Adam makes way, Tommy Fury is on for the World XI.

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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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“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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A change for the World XI: Roberto Carlos is off, Darren Fletcher is on.

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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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World XI open England up like a knife through butter!

Totti slips in Crespo…

A lovely ball but the finish lacks venom. James gathers.

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Jill Scott with an audacious chip from range. But that won’t trouble Ben Foster.

Liam Payne lively too, gets it off the right inside the box and his effort is catching practice for Foster, last seen helping Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham achieve promotion.

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We’re underway and England on the front foot already.

Grennan down the right looking to use his pace.

Wilshere looks in good nick already, as he should at this level.

Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI

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The teams are out, kick-off just a few moments away.

England aiming to snap a four-game losing streak at Old Trafford.

But there is confidence in the World XI camp.

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“I’m still recovering from Wednesday,” admits Danny Dyer, referencing West Ham’s Europa Conference League triumph against Fiorentina.

“This is the most surreal week of my life. I want to do something, have a moment. England have to take this home. Let’s see what happens, we’re excitable.”

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“I watched it, I’d never had a chance before, but I was like, ‘I’m here’. My resolution is to work hard, run all day, stay alert,” says Tom Hiddleston.

“Work hard and commit and the results will come.”

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England vs World XI stars greet fans at Soccer Aid 2023

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Boxer Tommy Fury before Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2023 at Old Trafford (PA)

Boxer Tommy Fury before Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2023 at Old Trafford (PA)

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Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI

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A message from Oscar-winning actress and Unicef UK President Olivia Coleman about the purpose of tonight’s match.

Usain Bolt confident of making if five straight for the World XI

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“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.”

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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.”

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The players are out on the pitch and greeting the fans at Old Trafford.

The noise is loud already, this should be some atmosphere.

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Soccer Aid 2023: How to watch England vs World XI

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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.

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Soccer Aid 2023 odds and best bets

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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?

Defoe 9/2

Aluko 11/2

Totti 6/1

Nani 13/2

Batistuta 7/1

Crespo 7/1

Bolt 7/1

Cetinay 8/1

Beck 8/1

Wilshere 8/1

Carney 9/1

Scholes 10/1

Grennan 10/1

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World XI train for Soccer Aid 2023

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Leon Edwards during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)

Leon Edwards during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)

Nani during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)

Nani during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)

Niko Omilana during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)

Niko Omilana during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)

World XI's Usain Bolt during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)

World XI’s Usain Bolt during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)

Soccer Aid 2023: England and World XI head-to-head

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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.

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Tom Grennan insists Soccer Aid is ‘the best week of my life’

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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’?”

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While Stormzy has gone for a 3-4-3.

Gary Neville and Gary Cahill join Bugzy Malone at the back, while former Lioness Jill Scott joins Jack Wilshere in midfield.

Mauricio Pochettino picks World XI for Soccer Aid 2023

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Mauricio Pochettino has opted for a 4-4-2 as he takes charge of the World XI in Soccer Aid.

Soon to be taking over at Chelsea, the Argentine has gone for pace up top with Usain Bolt in support of Francesco Totti.

Soccer Aid: Lee Mack buries winning penalty for World XI

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There was drama last year at the London Stadium when Lee Mack stepped up in the penalty shoot-out.

Not the cleanest penalty, but Mack converted for a fourth successive Soccer Aid victory for the World XI.

Soccer Aid 2023 training

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All the players from England and the World XI have been in training this week with spirits high ahead of the big game.

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England and World XI practice penalties in training

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We know this game could come down to penalties tonight.

So who will hold their nerve?

Noth teams have been practicing in training this week, with Lee Mack the hero from the spot last year.

Soccer Aid 2023: England vs World XI line-ups

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Soccer Aid World XI FC

  • Usain Bolt (c)

  • Lee Mack

  • Steven Bartlett

  • Kem Cetinay

  • Mo Gilligan

  • Maisie Adam

  • Tommy Fury

  • Heather O’Reilly

  • Kalyn Kyle

  • Noah Beck

  • Ben Foster

  • Roberto Carlos

  • Nani

  • Francesco Totti

  • Gabriel Batistuta

  • Leon Edwards

  • Sam Claflin

  • Hernan Crespo

  • Patrice Evra

  • Niko

Coach

  • Mauricio Pochettino

  • Robbie Keane

  • Martin Compston

  • Mel C

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England

  • Jill Scott (c)

  • Paddy McGuinness

  • Jermain Defoe

  • Karen Carney

  • Gary Cahill

  • Jack Wilshere

  • Bugzy Malone

  • Tom Grennan

  • Sir Mo Farah

  • Alex Brooker

  • Gary Neville

  • Paul Scholes

  • Chunkz

  • Joel Corry

  • Eni Aluko

  • David James

  • Scarlette Douglas

  • Nicky Butt

  • Liam Payne

  • Danny Dyer

  • Asa Butterfield

  • Tom Hiddleston

Coaches

  • Stormzy

  • Emma Hayes

  • Vicky McClure

  • Harry Redknapp

  • David Seaman

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