Sam Thompson makes surprise Soccer Aid appearance as he comes on as a sub just days after pulling out with injury
SOCCER Aid fans were treated to a surprise Sam Thompson appearance - as he came on as a sub just days after pulling out.
The Sun revealed Sam, 32,
ue to injuries sustained in his epic marathon challenge.
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Sam Thompson made a surprise Soccer Aid appearance
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He had been announced to have pulled out due to injury
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Sam with his teammate Tom Grennan
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He made
.
Despite this, the former Made in
Chelsea
star ultimately did join his teammates on the pitch.
It meant he played
in the same
England
side as One Direction star
Louis
Tomlinson, 33, who is now dating
.
The
in December, with
Zara moving on with Louis
.
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at Soccer Aid HQ in Tring, Herts, where the
England
and Rest of the World teams are preparing for the match.
In the end, World XI ultimately claimed the win courtesy of a goal from Big Zuu.
Regarding Sam's initial exit, a source said previously: 'Sam is gutted he can't play, but the match has just come too soon since his efforts.
'He's still going to be a presence and play a big part in the coverage but he won't be able to compete on the field.'
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The source added: 'There is a small blessing in his withdrawal as the focus on him and Louis will disperse.
'Their every move will be watched so it's a relief in some ways they won't be on the pitch together.'
Sam Thompson breaks silence on injury that forced him out of Soccer Aid and says he had to be 'carried' to physio room
England
team, with other stars such as Mo Farah, Alex Brooker and
Elsewhere, Paddy McGuinness was
Hollywood
legend.
The presenter - who played in goal for
England
's team- posed for a picture with Julia Roberts.
Paddy captioned: "Just chilling with Jules. @juliaroberts @socceraid #legend #icon."
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A follower commented: "As you do. She's just a girl sat in front of a boy", referencing Julia's role in Notting Hill."
Another wrote: "This photo makes me ridiculously happy! Absolute stars!"
A third shared: "You are a lucky lucky man."
While a fourth wrote: "Can't believe she's there."
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