Usain Bolt will finally make his bow at Old Trafford in Sunday's Soccer Aid charity game. The former Jamaican sprinter will captain the World XI team against an England team led by Robbie Williams.
Having constantly expressed his desire to play at the Theatre of Dreams one day, the forthcoming experience will be one that Bolt will genuinely cherish. Speaking exclusively to ManUtd.com, the 33-year-old Jamaican expressed his delight at the opportunity and hopes to utilize it fully.
"For me, this is a dream," Bolt said.
"It is something that any Manchester United fan would want to experience. It's going to be one of the greatest things I've ever done. I'm really looking forward to it.
"I've been working on my running with the ball and working on my close control. My first touch has improved a lot more now. My shooting still needs a bit of work, but I'll be ready if I get a chance.
"I think a lot of people will tune into the game," he added."
"I know that people will be wanting to see if I'm any good and if I'm serious about this. I see it as my audition, so I'm excited."
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Regarding the upcoming encounter, England will have among their ranks long-distance-running legend and four-time Olympic gold-medal winner Mo Farah, as well as Liverpool legends Owen, Fowler, Jamie Redknapp and Danny Murphy.
The World XI, as usual, comes in with a star-studded line-up with Eric Cantona, Edwin van der Sar, Patrick Kluivert, Seedorf, Jaap Stam and Robert Pires, Gordon Ramsay, and newest recruit Yaya Toure all due to feature in the charity game.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
England XI vs World XI
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