Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford.

Fury, 36, announced his retirement from boxing in January – though not for the first time. The news followed his second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk, who outpointed the Briton in May and December in two title fights. Those results marked the first defeats of Fury’s career.

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Wayne Rooney will be joined by an impressive line-up of stars who will come together in support of Soccer Aid 2025. The Manchester United icon will have former world champion boxer Tyson Fury by his side - as together - the pair will manage the England team in a charity football match.

Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford in June.

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,

Liverpool born star Wayne Rooney is set to be joined by boxer Tyson Fury as co-manager of the Soccer Aid team.