England end six-year wait for Soccer Aid victory
World XI's run of dominance comes to an end
England have won Soccer Aid for the first time in six years thanks to a 6-3 win over World XI on Sunday.
The match, which was played at the London Stadium, saw England take an early lead through a goal from Olly Murs. World XI equalised shortly after through a penalty from Robbie Keane, but England regained the lead through a goal from Kem Cetinay.
World XI equalised again through a goal from Clarence Seedorf, but England took the lead for good through a goal from Joe Wicks. England then added two more goals through a penalty from Liam Payne and a goal from Chunkz.
The win is England's first in Soccer Aid since 2016. World XI had won the previous five matches, including a 3-0 win in 2021.
England's victory will be a major boost to the team's confidence ahead of the 2024 match. World XI will be looking to bounce back from their defeat and regain their dominance of the competition.
Conclusion
England's victory over World XI is a significant moment in the history of Soccer Aid. It is the first time that England have won the match in six years, and it ends World XI's run of five successive victories. The win will be a major boost to England's confidence, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the 2024 match.
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