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Soccer Aid LIVE: England vs World XI result and final score after Kem Cetinay and Robbie Keane goals

The former Love Island star created history to become the top scorer in the event’s history, earning the World XI a fifth successive victory

Jack Rathborn
Monday 12 June 2023 11:45 BST
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England and World XI practice penalties ahead of Soccer Aid 2023

Kem Cetinay created Soccer Aid history to inspire the World XI to a fifth successive victory over England in the 2023 version of the charity football match.

The former Love Island star combined with former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane to blow the Three Lions away in the second half at Old Trafford.

After the drama of comedian Lee Mack’s winning penalty for the World XI last year, there was a clear winner in this year’s game.

Usain Bolt gave the World XI the lead, but England stormed back in the second half thanks to Sex Education star Asa Butterfield and Paul Scholes capitalising on questionable goalkeeping from UFC champion Leon Edwards.

The biggest charity football match in the world, which raised £14,619,005 for Unicef by full-time, saw new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino back in the dugout ahead of his return to the club game next month.

Keane would then hit a quick-fire double, forcing England manager and rapper Stormzy to gamble, which left gaps open for the World XI to expose.

And Cetinay would race clear with 10 minutes remaining, running the length of the pitch before slamming home the fourth.

The goal moved him clear as the all-time top scorer with five strikes, while it also condemned England to a fifth successive defeat in the annual charity football match. Relive all the action from Old Trafford below:

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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.”

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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:39
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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.

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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:33
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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.

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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:18
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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?

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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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 18:00
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World XI train for Soccer Aid 2023

Leon Edwards during a training session at Champneys Tring
Leon Edwards during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)
Nani during a training session at Champneys Tring
Nani during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)
Niko Omilana during a training session at Champneys Tring
Niko Omilana during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)
World XI's Usain Bolt during a training session at Champneys Tring
World XI's Usain Bolt during a training session at Champneys Tring (PA)
Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 17:53
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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.

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Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 17:39
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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’?”

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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.

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Mauricio Pochettino picks World XI for Soccer Aid 2023

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.

Jack Rathborn11 June 2023 17:10
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Soccer Aid: Lee Mack buries winning penalty for World XI

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.

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