Former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage England at Soccer Aid 2025.
The charity match will take place at Old Trafford on June 15, pitting England against a World XI team.
Fury, who announced his retirement from boxing in January, will take his place in the dugout alongside Rooney, who will also play in the match.
The annual fundraiser for UNICEF has become one of football's most anticipated charity events.
Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney will team up to coach England at Soccer Aid
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"Tyson Fury: England manager! Who would ever have thought it!?" said the self-styled 'Gypsy King'.
"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!"
The 36-year-old Manchester United fan expressed particular delight at managing at Old Trafford.
"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!?"
Rooney, who will both manage and play in the match, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership.
"I'm a big boxing fan, so to do it alongside Tyson Fury is fantastic," said the former England captain.
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"We have this in common – we'll both be taking it incredibly seriously."
The 39-year-old added: "It's great to lace up the old boots again – and see some old friends – but the cause is the real reason we are doing this."
Fury has even hinted he might bring himself on as a playing substitute during the match.
The England team will feature an impressive lineup of football legends and celebrities.
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Tyson Fury is delighted to have a chance to manage England at Old Trafford as a United fan
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Former England stars Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Joe Hart will take to the pitch alongside Lionesses Steph Houghton, Jill Scott and Toni Duggan.
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, presenter Paddy McGuinness and Olympians Sir Mo Farah and Sam Quek are among the celebrities joining the squad.
The World XI team will include former Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci and Denmark forward Nadia Nadim, with more names to be announced.
Harry Redknapp and "Line of Duty" star Vicky McClure will assist with coaching duties.
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Soccer Aid has raised over £106 million for UNICEF since its inception in 2006.
England have won six times while the World XI have claimed seven victories, with the World XI currently holding the title.
"The work UNICEF does all around the world is so special and so important," Fury said.
"I really hope that you can come along and support us this summer."
