England lose on penalties in this year's Soccer Aid

England players line up before the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match at The London Stadium, — Image caption,
Who do you recognise from the England squad? One Direction star Liam Payne and Olympian Mo Farah, were both there alongside former footie pros Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Lionesses legend Fara Williams.

England manager Harry Redknapp (right) with coaches Robbie Williams (centre) and David Seaman before the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match

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Their manager was Harry Redknapp who sat with coaches Robbie Williams and David Seaman. Robbie Williams performed his song Angels at half-time.

Rest of the World XI players line up before the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match at The London Stadium,

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US TikTok star Noah Beck was part of the 'Rest of the World' squad, which also included comedian Mo Gilligan and Us soccer star Carli Lloyd- with Usain Bolt as captain.

A young boy in a toy car delivers the ball onto the pitch as World XI"s Usain Bolt looks on before the match

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It was a game with a difference - even when it came to the ball boys, who got to arrive on pitch in some funky wheels!

The players pose for a group photo before the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match

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The aim was to raise money for Unicef, which helps to look after children all over the world. This year around £15million was raised for the charity.

Rest of the World XI"s Noah Beck scores their side"s first goal of the game from the penalty spot during

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Noah Beck scored the first goal giving the World a lead of 1-0

England"s Mark Wright celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates

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But former CBBC Dengineers presenter Mark Wright made the scores level at 1-1.

England"s Mark Noble shoots at goal during the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match at The London Stadium

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Former West Ham player Mark Noble never seemed far away from the action.

England"s Tom Grennan scores their second goal

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Then singer Tom Grennan scored England's second goal putting them up 2-1!

Rest of the World XI"s Kem Cetinay in the shoot-out during the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match at The London Stadium, London

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But TV star Kem Cetinay was able to take his chances and made it 2-2!

England players, left to right, Stewart Downing, Russell Howard, Chunkz and Joe Cole look on during penalty shoot-out during the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match

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In the end it all came down to penalties - with Youtuber Chunkz (centre) nervously watching on.

World XI"s Lee Mack celebrates scores the winning penalty during the shoot out Action

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Ironically it was English comedian Lee Mack who secured the winning penalty to give the World team the victory!

Rest of the World XI players celebrate with the trophy after the Soccer Aid for UNICEF match

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The Rest of the World players celebrated - after making it their fourth Soccer Aid win in a row.

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But England's players didn't seem too disappointed with Mo Farah stopping for some selfies after the game. After all, it's all for a good cause!

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