Jill Scott and Maisie Adam rocked up late to Soccer Aid after presenting the women’s FA Cup final elsewhere
Lioness legend Jill Scott and stand-up comedian Maisie Adam arrived nearly half an hour late to this year’s Soccer Aid at London Stadium. The duo are understood to have turned up a full 25 minutes after the 6.30pm kick-off time.
The reason for their lateness is thought to be down to both co-hosting Channel 4’s coverage of the Women’s FA Cup final between Manchester City and Brighton on the opposite side of the capital at Wembley Stadium.
Following the conclusion of their duties, Jill and 32-year-old Maisie had to dash to east London in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford – roughly 23 miles away. Yet they only made it midway through the opening half as cameras showed them taking their places on the bench for the England side.
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Soccer Aid, broadcast on ITV, is marking its 20th anniversary this year. The yearly charity football encounter continues its quest to generate crucial funds for international children’s charity UNICEF, while uniting a distinctive blend of world-class football icons and cherished celebrities.
Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney captained the England squad, which was overseen by co-founder Robbie Williams and managed by Harry Redknapp.
Additional well-known figures from the footballing world featured former men’s England players Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Joe Hart.
Actors Danny Dyer, Tom Hiddleston and Adolescence star Owen Cooper also took part. TV personalities Paddy McGuinness, Jack Whitehall and Sam Thompson also had some cameos, alongside former England rugby player Joe Marler.
Radio presenter Jordan North, podcaster and presenter GK Barry, Love Island star Chloe Burrows and I’m A Celeb winner and YouTube sensation Angry Ginge rounded off England’s squad.
The latter put in a great performance at the back, which included several last-ditch blocks and clearances, to help England win 3-2 and also claim back-to-back player of the match awards.
On the World XI side, Olympic sprinting legend Usain Bolt took charge as manager. His side featured Edwin van der Sar, Michael Essien, Jordi Alba, Leonardo Bonucci, Dimitar Berbatov, Nemanja Matic, Nabhaan Rizwan, Nitro, Ali Krieger, Jen Beattie, Nicky Byrne, Dermot Kennedy, Chris O’Dowd, Richard Gadd, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
The World XI initially went three goals behind courtesy of a quickfire brace by Jermain Defoe and great strike from actor Damson Idris.
Essien pulled one back before Tim Cahill added a second late on. England XI were able to see out the game to claim victory with Angry Ginge and Rooney collectively lifting the trophy.
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