The former heavyweight world champion said he would stay on the side line as a manager due to having ‘two left feet’.

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford.

Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford in June.

Fury, 36, announced his retirement from boxing in January – though not for the first time. The news followed his second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk, who outpointed the Briton in May and December in two title fights. Those results marked the first defeats of Fury’s career.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will join Wayne Rooney as two of England's co-managers for Soccer Aid 2025.

Paul Scholes and Jill Scott will join celebs Robbie Williams, Louis Tomlinson and Paddy McGuinness for the charity match in June | ITV News Granada

Liverpool born star Wayne Rooney is set to be joined by boxer Tyson Fury as co-manager of the Soccer Aid team.