Wednesday 20 April 2016

OFFICIAL: Mourinho heading to Old Trafford

Jose Mourinho is heading to Old Trafford but will only return for one game. 

The ex-Chelsea boss has been confirmed as the England coach for this year's Soccer Aid match. He will be joined by Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce and singer Robbie Williams. in the English dugout. 

Mourinho's England will play against a Rest of the World side managed by Claudio Ranieri, current Leicester City boss and possibly English Premier League Champions-elect. 

Mourinho has enjoyed success in this match in the past after he guided the Rest of the World team to victory in 2014. 

"I want to be the first one to win the Soccer Aid trophy for both teams, England and the Rest of the World," said Mourinho. 

"Sam and I will make a very good partnership and it will be a great feeling for Claudio to finally lose a match! I hope the organisers can help me now with an English passport!"

Mourinho will coach Louis Tomlinson, Olly Murs, Jack Whitehall and John Bishop at his disposal against a Rest of the World team featuring Gordon Ramsey and Michael Sheen, among others.

The event will take place at Old Trafford on June 5 and has raised over £17 million for Unicef in previous years.

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