Soccer Aid 2025 LIVE SCORE: Action ON NOW as Rooney scores FASTEST goal in charity match history before Duggan doubles
WAYNE ROONEY scored the FASTEST goal in Soccer Aid history as England got off to a brilliant start against the World XI in the iconic charity match!
Player-manager and Manchester United legend Rooney slotted into an empty net inside five minutes to put his team in the lead, before Toni Duggan scored England's second just before half-time.
As ever, a flurry of famous faces will come together to raise money for Unicef - the likes of Louis Tomlinson, Bella Ramsey, Richard Gadd, Sir Mo Farah and Martin Compston are among the stars lacing up their boots and roaming the touchline.
Last year, England ended their SIX_YEAR wait for a win over the World XI as they took their tally of triumphs to six - the Three Lions management team of Rooney, Tyson Fury, and Harry Redknapp will be looking to equal World XI's record for most Soccer Aid wins.
30 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
31 - England makes a few more changes.
OFF: Scott & Brooker
Lewis & Duggan are ON
33 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
27 - Not much of the ball has been seen by David Trezeguet. The World XI is too isolated up top, where all the class is, since they lack good midfielders outside of Hamraoui.
As a result, Rivaldo drops deep and pings a pass diagonally to Adam's left, but Grennan beats her to it and runs upfield.
36 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
25 - A Mexican wave breaks out - you know what that means.
They haven't made any threats yet, except from that Angryginge clearing off the line to deny Rivaldo.
However, after Rooney's early opener, England has likewise produced nothing.
38 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
21 - CLOSE!
That was excellent from Angryginge to put himself back on the line and deflect a Rivaldo attempt away.
Ramsey, meantime, has left for England for Brooker. Maisie Adam also replaces Diamond.
Noah Beck has replaced Asim Choudhury for the World XI aswell.
41 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
18 - Rivaldo receives a free kick from 28 yards out after Grennan slips in and knocks him down by the ankles.
Joe Hart gathers on the bounce as he attempts to bend it to the left of the penalty spot for O'Shea to head, but it soars beyond the former Ireland defeder.
46 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
14 - John O'Shea, a long-time Manchester United mainstay, is joining the contest at Old Trafford in yet another early World XI change. Harry Kewell leaves.
In addition, Alex Scott has just stated on ITV that Wayne Rooney's goal in the fourth minute was the first in Soccer Aid history.
48 minutes ago By Lloyd Canfield
From Lloyd Canfield at Old Trafford
It's been a dominant England performance in the first 10 minutes here at Old Trafford.
It was only right that Rooney opened the scoring after a defensive World XI mix-up.
It's Louis Tomlinson who is the most popular man here though, with fans screaming all around every time he gets on the ball.
Jack Wilshere, Michael Carrick and Jill Scott in midfield have been brilliant to watch so far and are running things for the home team.
Tom Grennan has been a highlight too, after a stunning performance last year he looks hungry for more this time round.
50 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
11 - Both teams are now enjoying touches of the ball as the game has settled into a pleasant rhythm.
In his place, Gary Neville has made a few timely interceptions.
53 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
8 - Bellew went off due to what appeared to be an injury, forcing the World XI to make a substitution already. Marquez has taken his spot.
After cutting off the left wing, Tom Grennan drops menacingly but still whistles over the crossbar after spanking a 30-yard effort towards the top right corner.
57 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba
England 1-0 World
4 - What a way for England to begin!
The ball bounces around after Van der Sar and Vidic's high cross into the area is unsuccessful, and Rooney turns it in from within the box.
Today, 19:34 By Raphael Adelugba
KICKOFF - England 0-0 World
And we're off.
Sam Thompson, who won't play today after picking up a late injury, delivers the ball onto the pitch.
However, it's to Wayne Rooney's need as it's replaced by another.
England kicks this contest off from right to left in their traditional white strip.
Today, 19:28 By Raphael Adelugba
England vs World
The teams are out, the stadium is packed and Right Here, Right Now' by Fatboy Slim has been out on the speakers.
All we need is the ball to be kicked for Soccer Aid 2025.
Today, 19:25 By Raphael Adelugba
Kick-off in 5 minutes!
The countdown to Soccer Aid 2025 is almost over, with only 5 minutes left till kick-off at Old Trafford.
Today, 19:20 By Raphael Adelugba
Past results
Last year, England ended a string of five straight losses in the charity match by defeating the World XI 6-3 at Stamford Bridge. Additionally, penalties have been used in four of the last seven Soccer Aids.
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