England XI secured the Soccer Aid trophy by defeating World XI 3-2 at London Stadium. The opening goal came from Damson Idris, who skillfully finished with the outside of his right foot after receiving a pass from Jermain Defoe.

Defoe then scored twice in quick succession, establishing himself as Soccer Aid’s top goal-scorer. World XI’s Michael Essien managed to pull one back with a powerful strike from distance. Tim Cahill added tension with a late header, but England XI held on for the win. Here’s a breakdown of the player ratings:

– Joe Hart made crucial saves early on and was eventually substituted in the second half.
– Owen Cooper put in a solid performance at right-back.
– Angry Ginge was a defensive stalwart, making key clearances.
– Joleon Lescott displayed his Premier League quality with strong defensive play.
– Jack Wilshere had a significant impact in midfield, contributing to the team’s success.
– Tom Grennan impressed with his contributions both offensively and defensively.
– Damson Idris was a constant threat and scored a crucial goal.
– Wayne Rooney was influential in the first half with his playmaking abilities.
– Toni Duggan showed promise on the left wing.
– Jermain Defoe provided assists and secured his place as the top goal-scorer.
– Joe Marler had a mixed performance in goal, making key saves but also conceding a late goal.
– Paddy McGuinness made a brief appearance towards the end of the match.
– Danny Dyer handled pressure well when defending against opponents.
– Theo Walcott had some near-misses in front of goal.
– Jill Scott played an important role in midfield, especially in the latter stages of the game.
– Shaun Wright-Phillips had a chance on goal but was denied by the defense.
– Tom Hiddleston struggled to make an impact during his time on the pitch.
– Jordan North provided stability in defense in the second half.
– Olly Murs contributed positively after coming on in the second half.
– Jade Moore assisted in setting up a goal.
– Alex Brooker made a brief appearance towards the end of the match.
– Chloe Burrows missed a key opportunity but showed promise.
– GK Barry had some comical moments but also recovered well.
– Jack Whitehall was solid in defense but could have done better in certain situations.
– Edwin van der Sar made important saves to keep World XI in the game.
– Other players like Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Richard Gadd, Nemanja Matic, Jordi Alba, and more put in commendable efforts during the match.

The game was a thrilling contest with both teams displaying skill and determination on the field.