Who are the Soccer Aid England v World XI managers and coaches?
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ENGLAND will take on the Soccer Aid World XI to raise tens of millions of pounds for Unicef in the biggest charity football match on the planet.
This year's line-up is bigger and better than ever before — here we take a look at the managers and coaches who will be leading the sides out at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney will co-manage England at Soccer Aid 2025
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England managers & coaches
Tyson Fury
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury is making his debut as England co-manager at Soccer Aid 2025.
A passionate Manchester United fan, Fury has expressed his immense pride and excitement over leading England out at his club's home ground.
He has compared the anticipation for Soccer Aid to that of a big boxing match.
His appearance is particularly significant as it marks his first major public event since retiring from boxing after his controversial second points defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury has refused to rule out the mouthwatering prospect of subbing himself on and forming a partnership with Man Utd's all-time record goalscorer Wayne 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.'
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Wayne Rooney
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Wayne Rooney will feature as a player-manager at Soccer Aid 2025
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Legendary former England and Red Devils striker Wayne Rooney will serve as co-manager for the England team alongside Fury.
Rooney will also return to play in the match, bringing both his managerial and on-field experience to the team.
He has previously managed at Soccer Aid in 2020 and also played in 2021.
Rooney and Fury share a mutual respect and enthusiasm for the event and will be hoping to replicate the success of last year, when England won Soccer Aid 2024 6-3 to end a six-year wait to beat the World XI.
Harry Redknapp
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Harry Redknapp pictured during a Soccer Aid for Unicef 2022 Training Session at Champneys Tring
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Harry Redknapp is returning for his eighth Soccer Aid to be part of the coaching staff assisting Fury and Rooney.
During his career, the experienced former football manager took the helm at sides including West Ham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Spurs and Birmingham City.
Redknapp's extensive background in the Premier League provides valuable tactical insight and leadership to the England side.
Vicky McClure
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Vicky McClure is an England coach at Soccer Aid 2025
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Vicky McClure, best known for her portrayal of DI Kate Fleming in Line of Duty, is also part of England's coaching staff.
Her presence adds a celebrity element to the team of coaches and further support for the team's managers.
Vicky's involvement exemplifies Soccer Aid's approach — combining sports figures and celebs to enhance the spectacle and increase the event's appeal and reach.
David James
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Former goalkeeper David James is the goalkeeping coach for the England team
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Former England No 1 David James is serving as the goalkeeping coach for the team.
During his glittering career, he played for sides including Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham, Manchester City, Portsmouth, Bristol City and Bournemouth.
With his wealth of experience between the posts, James is responsible for preparing the team's goalkeepers for the high-profile charity match.
World managers and coaches
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The only confirmed member of the World XI management team so far is Peter Schmeichel
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At the time of writing, the full line-up of managers and coaches for the World XI hasn't been announced, with details expected to be released closer to the event.
So far only Peter Schmeichel, the legendary former United and Denmark keeper, has been named in the management team for the World XI.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalies of all time, he won just about everything during his playing career, including five Premier League titles, three FA Cups, a League Cup, Champions League and Uefa Super Cup.
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