Ex-Arsenal star Jack Wilshere sits Petr Cech down to assist Ellen White’s historic Soccer Aid goal | Football

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Jack Wilshere was in fine form for England against the World XI (Picture: Getty)

England star Jack Wilshere rolled back the years with an exquisite assist for Ellen White against the World XI at Soccer Aid – embarrassing his ex-Arsenal team-mate Petr Cech in the process.

England, co-managed by Frank Lampard, Harry Redknapp, Vicky McClure and Robbie Williams, got off to the perfect start as ex-Chelsea and England winger Joe Cole opened the scoring on his return to Stamford Bridge.

Eden Hazard found an equaliser just moments later, beating David James with a dipping free-kick, before 100m world-record holder Usain Bolt helped set up Alessandro Del Piero to put the World XI in front.

But White, the Lionesses’ all-time leading goalscorer, ensured the two teams went into half-time level, latching onto a sublime Wilshere assist to become the first female goalscorer in Soccer Aid history.

After some fine play by Cole, Wilshere sat Cech down with a deft touch to the goalkeeper’s left before putting the ball on a plate for White, who made no mistake from close range.

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A beaming immediately went over to Wilshere to celebrate the goal with the former midfielder, a two-time FA Cup winner with Arsenal, as the goal left the match finely poised heading into the second period.

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