THE Soccer Aid line-ups for this year’s events have been CONFIRMED with the selection so far looking enticing as ever.
In a world first, Tyson Fury will co-manage England at the charity match for UNICEF alongside Wayne Rooney who is out of retirement to play and manage alongside the former heavyweight champion.
Fury has refused to rule out the mouthwatering prospect of substituting himself on during the match to form a stunning attacking line-up with Manchester United’s all-time record goal-scorer Rooney.
Upon his announcement, Tyson Fury said: “ENGLAND MANAGER! Who would ever have thought it!? I have had some big fights in my career and the prospect of leading my England team to victory this June fills me with just as much excitement as any heavyweight fight!
“Everyone knows that I am a huge Manchester United fan too, so it’s even more special for me that the game is at Old Trafford this year – and I get to manage one of my heroes, Wayne Rooney!
“How can we lose!? The work UNICEF does all around the world is so special and so important. I really hope that you can come along and support us this summer.”
Old Trafford will host the game – the first with fans since 2018, coincidentally, the last time England lifted the trophy – with Stamford Bridge being last year’s destination.
Alongside Fury, Angry Ginge, Joe Hart, Nadia Nadim, Steph Houghton, Toni Duggan and Leonardo Bonucci will all make their debuts in the charity match on Sunday 15th June.
Since the first match in 2006, England have won six times and the World XI seven.