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Wilkes scores the winner as England beat Rest of the World 4-3

September 7, 2008

England captain Jonathan Wilkes (Robbie Williams’ mate) scored the winner in England’s 4-3 win over a Rest of the World side at Wembley tonight. The game was in aid of the Unicef charity, raising money for impoverished children Worldwide. Soccer Aid, as it has been dubbed, was the idea of Jonathan Wilkes and Robbie Williams, and this year is the second time the game has been played. The last game was won by England 2 years ago when they beat a Gordon Ramsey side that included Diego Maradona.

There was no Maradona this time; instead the Rest of the World players included Brazilian legend Romario, Italian Paulo Di Canio and Luis Figo. The England professionals included Alan Shearer, David Seaman and Teddy Sheringham.

Sadly Robbie Williams missed the game with injury, and the ROTW captain Gordon Ramsay was forced out after just five minutes with a torn hamstring. Alan Shearer, playing for the first time at the new Wembley, scored twice (including a dodgy penalty) and it was his old SAS partner Sheringham who opened the scoring.

Singer Craig David won the man of the match, even out muscling Jaap Stam at one point.

Children’s TV presenter Jamie Theakston pulled off a brilliant save from Romario, who failed to find the net all night.

The winning goal came from a quick free kick from Wilkes, that found Shearer unmarked and six yards from goal. Shearer through his head at the ball, but missed it, and it went in anyway.

Wilkes also scored the winner 2 years ago.

Written by Roy · Filed Under England, World Football 


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