{"id":676984,"date":"2026-06-01T01:13:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T01:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/676984\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T01:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T01:13:27","slug":"soccer-aid-live-result-as-jermaine-defoe-angry-ginge-and-joe-marler-star-in-englands-win-over-world-xi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/676984\/","title":{"rendered":"Soccer Aid LIVE: Result as Jermaine Defoe, Angry Ginge and Joe Marler star in England\u2019s win over World XI"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>England win Soccer Aid after a record \u00a316m raised for Unicef <\/p>\n

Robbie Williams announces that this year\u2019s Soccer Aid for Unicef has raised a record \u00a316.4m. England\u2019s Wayne Rooney and Angry Ginge lift the Soccer Aid trophy. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:57<\/p>\n

<\/a>FULL TIME! England 3-2 World XI<\/p>\n

That\u2019s it! England hold off a late World XI fightback to win. After Damson Idris scored the only goal of the first half, Jermaine Defoe scored two chips to put England 3-0 up. But World XI rallied with goals from Michael Essien and Tim Cahill, with England requiring key blocks and saves from player of the match Angry Ginge and goalkeeper Joe Marler, who denied Nemanja Matic and Jordi Alba, to get over the line. <\/p>\n

Marler reveals it\u2019s the \u201cbiggest buzz I\u2019ve had in 10 years and I only retired [from rugby] 18 months ago\u201d. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:46<\/p>\n

<\/a>England 3-2 World XI<\/p>\n

90 mins: Angry Ginge makes a crucial block to deny Lukas Podolski with the German through on goal and squaring for the tap-in. That\u2019s saved a goal, and potentially the win. <\/p>\n

Angry Ginge is named player of the match for the second year in a row. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>England 3-2 World XI<\/p>\n

89 mins: Another chance for Theo Walcott to finish it! It was Walcott and Shaun Wright-Phillips leading the charge, but the former Arsenal winger shoots wide with just Chris O\u2019Dowd to beat. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:44<\/p>\n

<\/a>England 3-2 World XI<\/p>\n

88 mins: This would have been some way to win it! Wayne Rooney curls a free-kick narrowly wide. <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:42<\/p>\n

<\/a> England 3-2 World XI<\/p>\n

84 mins: Chance for Theo Walcott on the counter-attack! He beats Chris O\u2019Dowd to the ball but pokes the finish wide. He is caught by the goalkeeper after getting the shot away, but the referee waves away the appeals for a penalty! <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:41<\/p>\n

<\/a>GOAL! England 3-2 World XI<\/p>\n

83 mins: Tim Cahill has pulled another back for World XI! The former Australia striker beats Angry Ginge to the cross and powers his header under Joe Marler. <\/p>\n

\"WorldWorld XI’s Tim Cahill scores their side’s second goal of the game during Soccer Aid for UNICEF (PA)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:38<\/p>\n

<\/a>England 3-1 World XI<\/p>\n

81 mins: Lukas Podolski hits a thunderous volley against the bar! Ooft he hit that. Then, Jordi Alba tests Joe Marler with another shot from range. World XI are piling on the pressure… <\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:37<\/p>\n

<\/a> England 3-1 World XI<\/p>\n

78 mins: Joe Marler makes amends! He gets down low to save another long-range shot from a former Chelsea midfielder, this time Nemanja Matic. <\/p>\n

Wayne Rooney is coming back on for the final 15 minutes – replacing Jack Wilshire. <\/p>\n

\"\"(AFP\/Getty)<\/p>\n

Jamie Braidwood31 May 2026 20:33<\/p>\n

<\/a>GOAL! England 3-1 World XI<\/p>\n

A thunderous strike from Michael Essien beats Joe Marler! The goalkeeper got a hand to it, but couldn\u2019t keep it out. Essien has a fine record from range, and found the power. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s his last action: former Italy defender Leanardo Bonucci is on. Usain Bolt urges his team forward, sensing a comeback. They have 15 more minutes. <\/p>\n

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