Old Trafford will witness footballing history once more this Sunday, as a record-breaking nine former Manchester United players take to the pitch for Soccer Aid 2025.
The charity showpiece returns to the Theatre of Dreams with an unprecedented contingent of Red Devils legends divided between England and the World XI.
Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Michael Carrick will represent the reigning champions England.
Meanwhile, Nemanja Vidic, Carlos Tevez, Edwin van der Sar and John O'Shea will line up for the World XI.
Joe Cole scored for England last year, with the game hosted at Stamford Bridge
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Completing the historic tally, United's Treble-winning goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel will manage the World XI from the touchline.
Rooney, who has yet to secure a return to management since being sacked by Plymouth Argyle last December, will serve in a unique dual capacity as both player and coach for England.
The former United striker joins Harry Redknapp in the dugout alongside Tyson Fury and Vicky McClure.
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Wayne Rooney has previously lined up in Soccer Aid in 2021 against Usain Bolt for World XIGettyPaul Scholes and Michael Carrick will reunite in England's midfield, whilst Gary Neville adds defensive experience to the Three Lions' ranks, with Jill Scott captaining the side.
The World XI boasts an equally impressive United contingent, with Leonardo Bonucci partnering Vidic in defence and Van der Sar between the posts.
Soccer Aid has established itself as football's largest charity match, raising over £106 million for Unicef since Robbie Williams founded the event in 2006.
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Last year's edition at Stamford Bridge broke records by generating more than £15 million for the children's charity.
The match harnesses "the power of football to support children around the world to grow up safe, healthy and able to play."
This year's fundraising efforts have already begun, with Sam Thompson completing a 260-mile journey carrying the match ball from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford across five days, raising over £1.5 million.
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Sam Thompson embarked on an astonishing 250-mile bike and run from Stamford Bridge to this year's host ground Old Trafford
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The charity match will also feature a host of celebrity Manchester United supporters, including businessman Steven Bartlett, boxing champion Tyson Fury, and former rugby star Bryan Habana.
Social media personalities AngryGinge and TBJZL are among the content creators taking part.
England secured a commanding 6-3 victory at Stamford Bridge last year, ending the World XI's five-year winning streak.
That took the score between the two teams over the years to 7-6 in favour of the World XI, with England looking to level it up with seven apiece on Sunday.
The match kicks off on June 15 at 7:30pm BST and will be broadcast free on ITV1, ITVX and STV.
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