Lioness legend Jill Scott and comedian Maisie Adam were almost half an hour late to this year's Soccer Aid charity match, arriving 25 minutes after the 6.30pm kick-off at London Stadium.
The pair had been co-hosting Channel 4's coverage of the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, some 23 miles away, and had to rush across London to reach the Olympic Park in Stratford. Cameras captured them taking their seats on the England bench midway through the first half.
Soccer Aid, celebrating its 20th anniversary, raises funds for UNICEF. The England team was captained by former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and managed by singer Robbie Williams. The World XI side was managed by Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt.
Other notable participants included actors Tom Hiddleston, Danny Dyer, and Owen Cooper, as well as TV personalities Paddy McGuinness, Jack Whitehall, and Sam Thompson. Hollywood stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen made a surprise appearance to drop the ball for kick-off.
