The former heavyweight world champion said he would stay on the side line as a manager due to having ‘two left feet’.

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford.

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

Soccer Aid is officially back, and the 2025 line-up looks set to be starrier than ever with Tyson Fury announced as England manager. The football match UNICEF fundraiser sees a team of pro players and celebrities representing England take on a side playing for the rest of the world.

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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Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to co-manage England as Soccer Aid 2025 confirmed - Leonardo Bonucci among big names making debut at annual charity match

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