hereSam Allardyce - the former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart - will be a co-manager, with ex-England goalie David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.
United said in a statement: "Wayne's involvement in the world's biggest annual charity match has been agreed with the full permission and support of Derby County Football Club."Rooney, 34, said: "Taking part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF is something I have wanted to do for many years."Previously, I have never been able to make the dates work, but this year was obviously different."I was enormously proud to be asked to manage the England team and although there will be no fans at the match, it is always special to go back to Old Trafford.""Simply representing your country is always a huge.
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