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SOCCER AID: Former Chelsea boss Mourinho to take reins at Old Trafford

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is set to take charge of England in this year's Soccer Aid game at Old Trafford.

Mourinho's team will take on Claudio Ranieri's Rest of the World side on June 5 for the annual charity event that raises money for UNICEF.

The Portuguese, who led the Rest of the World to a 4-2 victory in the 2014 edition, will be assisted by Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce on the sidelines in what could be a dress rehearsal for the Red Devils as he continues to be heavily linked with the managerial job at Manchester United.

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

"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!"

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