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England play a World XI at Soccer Aid 2024 with professional players and celebrities in action at Stamford Bridge.
Mauricio Pochettino is back, too, just weeks after being dismissed by the Blues following a season in charge and will coach up the World XI.
Joining the Argentine in the dugout will be his trusted long-time assistant Jesus Perez and Robbie Keane, fresh from guiding Maccabi Tel Aviv to a league title. England’s coaching set-up includes: Frank Lampard, Harry Redknapp, Vicky McClure, Robbie Williams, David Seaman.
England are desperately searching for victory to snap a run of five successive wins for the World XI, including last year’s 4-2 win at Old Trafford, where Kem Cetinay became Soccer Aid’s all-time leading scorer.
Follow all the latest updates from Soccer Aid 2024 below:
Jack Rathborn9 June 2024 17:30
Joe Cole feels like “the time is now” as England head into this summer’s European Championship.
Cole believes there is “a real positive summer”, with the former international excited by what Southgate’s side can achieve.
“Listen, they were penalty kicks away from winning a tournament,” the former England international told the PA news agency. “There’s been semi-finals, quarter-finals – the experience is there now.
“They have got young players in the squad, but they’re so experienced and so knowledgeable, as a team and as a group. You know, I think the time is now. The only difference going into this tournament is there’s a little bit more expectation on them and it’s how do they cope with that, but I think they’ve got the right manager for that.
“I think Gareth will manage the anxieties of the squad – of the team – and just keep them focused on the task in hand. I think Gareth is in the right place. Very, very good character in that situation. I think it actually sort of would benefit to have someone of his character there.”
Jack Rathborn9 June 2024 17:15
Eden Hazard has no regrets about how his dream move to Real Madrid unfolded as he enjoys life after football.
The Belgian forward joined the Spanish giants in 2019 after becoming one of the best players in the world at Chelsea but could not have the impact he hoped for.
Injuries and poor form restricted him to just 76 appearances in all competitions before leaving the club after four disappointing years last summer.
He decided to retire soon after, aged just 32, but will put his boots back on this summer after signing up to play for the World XI at Soccer Aid.
Hazard still looks back on his time at the Bernabeu with pride.
Jack Rathborn9 June 2024 17:00
Mike Jones9 June 2024 16:55
Jack Rathborn9 June 2024 16:45
Stuart Broad is cherishing the opportunity to pull on an England shirt again at Soccer Aid almost a year on from a fairy-tale finish to his cricket career.
Broad bowed out last summer in memorable fashion, clinching a Test victory over Ashes rivals Australia with his final delivery before retirement.
Now, after throwing himself into a life of fatherhood and television punditry, he is ready to rewind the clock for one night only, donning Three Lions once more after signing up as part of Harry Redknapp’s England XI at UNICEF’s annual charity football match.
Jack Rathborn9 June 2024 16:30
When is Soccer Aid 2024?
The 2024 edition of Soccer Aid will take place on Sunday 9 June, with kick-off at 7.30pm. The match will be hosted at Stamford Bridge, London.
How can I watch it?
As usual, viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the match for free on ITV1 or online via ITVX. Coverage starts from 6pm
Jack Rathborn9 June 2024 16:15
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Soccer Aid 2024.
Soccer Aid returns once again with a host of celebrities and former professional footballers set to take part in the annual charity match. The fixture, which has raised more than £90m for Unicef since its inception in 2006, will be played at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2019.
Last year’s edition was held at Old Trafford, with the World XI extending their winning run to five games with a 4-2 victory over England.
We’ll have all the latest updates throughout the afternoon so stick around as we build up to kick off at 7.30pm.
Mike Jones9 June 2024 16:00
