England's footballing legends have triumphed on the golf course, securing a commanding 72-33 victory over Team World in the inaugural Reignwood Icons of Football tournament in Bangkok with Jermaine Jenas making his first appearance on TV since his BBC scandal.
Captain Lee Westwood led his team of former football stars to glory in the Ryder Cup-style competition.
John Terry, Paul Scholes and Jimmy Bullard were among the standout performers as the English side dominated proceedings in Thailand.
Team England claimed the winners' jackets as the Icons Series made its Asian debut in spectacular fashion.
Team England crushed Team World to win the Icons Series event
Team World, captained by Sergio Garcia, faced an uphill battle heading into the final session of the two-day tournament.
They trailed 44-22 before the final round of matches began.
The deficit proved too difficult to overcome as Westwood's men won eight of the 12 matches to seal victory.
The Ryder Cup-style format showcased the competitive spirit of former professional footballers who have successfully transferred their sporting prowess to the golf course.
England's dominance was evident throughout as they maintained their advantage to claim the prestigious title.
Former World No.1 Westwood praised his team's performance, saying: "I think a coach or a captain is only as good as the talent he's got to work with, and this is a talented bunch."
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"They were obviously world-class footballers, but they've managed to transfer it onto the golf course this week. They're all ultra-competitive, and we just had the edge."
Garcia acknowledged England's superiority: "The English team played great golf, but my guys did too, and I'm super proud of them."
"We tried to make it close today, but they were just a little bit too good."
Team England's squad featured an impressive lineup of football legends under Westwood's captaincy.
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Team England were helped to victory by Jimmy Bullard in particular, who put on a stellar showing in Thailand
The English side included Jimmy Bullard, Robbie Fowler, Joe Hart, Paul Ince, Phil Jagielka, Jermaine Jenas, Phil Jones, Paul Scholes, Lee Sharpe, Teddy Sheringham, John Terry and Theo Walcott.
Team World, led by Garcia with Peter Schmeichel as vice-captain, boasted international stars including Carlos Tevez, Nemanja Vidic, Luis Figo, Gabriel Batistuta, Ruud Gullit and Gianfranco Zola.
The star-studded lineup ensured a competitive tournament despite the eventual lopsided scoreline.
One of the tournament's highlight matchups saw former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler face Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic.
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Fowler claimed bragging rights with a convincing 6-2 victory.
"I know it's England vs. the Rest of the World, but there's always that element of club rivalries—it's just what we do," said Fowler.
Both players praised the course, with Vidic calling it "paradise" and adding: "I've never played on a better golf course."
Fowler predicted: "Within the next year, this will be one of the best courses in Asia, guaranteed."
