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Soccer Aid player ratings: Jeremy Lynch stars while Usain Bolt and Kem Cetinay get on score sheet

JEREMY LYNCH once again starred for England as he helped himself to two goals at Soccer Aid.

But his double didn't help his side get the victory as the World XI team came back from 2-0 down to level the match before going on to win on penalties.

 Football freestyler Jeremy Lynch starred at Stamford Bridge as he netted twice
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Football freestyler Jeremy Lynch starred at Stamford Bridge as he netted twiceCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Usain Bolt halved the deficit before the break, with Kem Cetinay firing in a magnificent bending strike in the closing stages of the clash.

SunSport rates and slates the players from both England and the Rest of the World.

England

David Seaman

Can't recall anything the ex-Arsenal goalkeeper did other than pick the ball out of his net.

Mo Farah

Expertly tackled Usain Bolt as he raced clear on goal, while also stopping Michael Essien on the edge of the box. Impressive performance.

Jamie Carragher

Greeted by pantomime boos whenever he touched the ball, the Liverpool man was determined to keep a clean sheet at all times. He failed.

Mistimed a header that allowed Bolt to slot into the bottom corner. But he did brilliantly divert Drogba's shot off the line.

John Terry

Back at Stamford Bridge, the centre-back was cool and composed and looked as though he could still do a job in the Premier League.

Mark Wright

Another stellar performance from the reality TV star who was constantly bombing down the channels from left-back. Was key in England's opener, and was unlucky not to score himself.

Katie Chapman

Showed why she was capped 94 times by England as she helped England push forward regularly. Was key in Lynch's second strike.

 Jamie Carragher was determined to keep old rival Didier Drogba at bay
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Jamie Carragher was determined to keep old rival Didier Drogba at bayCredit: Reuters

Glen Johnson

Starting in midfield, the former right-back almost broke the deadlock with a bending effort. Stopped the World XI from breaking repeatedly.

Sam Claflin

Was always trying to make himself available for his team-mates in the middle of the pitch, and made a number of key passes in the final third. But missed a sitter from inside the box just before the half hour mark.

Jeremy Lynch

The football freestyler showed his class down the left wing with a number of dazzling dribble and tricks, before he fired England in front with a finish from close range, and then half-volley home.

A former Arsenal youth star, Lynch was the standout player on the pitch.

Rachel Yankey

The Arsenal legend was guilty of sloppy passes and deliveries. But the 39-year-old was always trying to move the ball forward.

Danny Jones

Didn't get many opportunities, but the McFly musician put in a shift for his team as he chased every ball and was constantly pressuring the defence.

 Lynch expertly found the back of the net twice for England in the first half
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Lynch expertly found the back of the net twice for England in the first halfCredit: Rex Features

Subs

Marvin Humes

Missed a chance just after coming on in the first half. An uninspiring performance.

David Harewood

Didn't have too much to do between the sticks, but made an important stop to keep out Drogba.

Anthony Middleton

The former soldier was another player that helped out at all times.

Ben Shepherd

The only player to have been sent off at Soccer Aid, the TV presenter didn't get himself in the bad books of the referee this time around.

Joe Wicks

Neat and tidy in possession, Wicks was a real handful when he came on.

Jamie Redknapp

Ex-Reds midfielder didn't do too much after coming on.

Joe Cole

Showed off his silky skills and dribbles, and was unlucky not to have been awarded a penalty. Missed an easy chance when he should have squared.

 Rita Ora performed at half-time in front of a packed Stamford Bridge crowd
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Rita Ora performed at half-time in front of a packed Stamford Bridge crowdCredit: Reuters

Michael Owen

Barely had any chances and was often running around after the ball.

Lee Mack

Could have scored when picked out by Wicks, but he skied high over the bar, while he also spurned an effort from a corner.

Alan Sexton

The Good Morning Britain competition winner came on in the dying embers before the full-time whistle, but had no impact.

World XI

Julio Cesar

Made a wonder save to deny Johnson from curling home the opener, before expertly denying Mark Wright three times in the opening period.

Also made a brilliant double save to stop Lynch and Humes. Brilliant performance.

Roman Kemp

Could't deal with Lynch and was often beaten down the channel.

Ricardo Carvalho

Another returning Chelsea man, the Portuguese defensive stalwart looked a shadow of the player he used to be.

 Rachel Yankey and Michael Essien enjoyed a good battle in the middle of the pitch
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Rachel Yankey and Michael Essien enjoyed a good battle in the middle of the pitchCredit: Getty - Contributor

DJ Locksmith

The Rudimental star brought the ball out well from defence, and didn't look out of place alongside

Fran

The former Brazil Women's ace often found herself outnumbered as England came forward down the flanks.

Niall Horan

It was a case of the wrong direction for the pop star. The singer failed to find a team-mate with a number of crosses down the left flank.

Martin Compston

Put maximum effort in, but often found himself chasing the game.

Michael Essien

The Chelsea icon showed he is still a top class operator, but was lucky not to give a penalty away when he clipped Johnson inside the box.

Rosana

Another former Brazilian international, the 36-year-old failed to get enough support from her team-mates. She still caught the eye with a number of nice flicks.

Usain Bolt

Took his goal brilliantly as he slotted his strike into the bottom left corner with a first time strike. But the jury is still out on his first touch.

Didier Drogba

The Blues hero caught the eye with a glorious rabona cross early on, and proved a handful for Farah all night. The Ivorian's certainly still got it.

 Usian Bolt expertly found the bottom right corner after latching onto a mistake from Jamie Carragher
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Usian Bolt expertly found the bottom right corner after latching onto a mistake from Jamie CarragherCredit: Getty - Contributor

Subs

James McAvoy

Got stuck in and battled for every ball.

Danny O'Carroll

A solid outing for the Irish actor.

Nicky Byrne

Didn't have much to after replacing Cesar in goal, but stopped Joe Cole well at his near post.

Roberto Carlos

Yet another Brazilian player that featured, the Real Madrid legend showed dazzled going forward.

Robert Pires

Linked up well with Carlos as he added a touch of French class to the match.

Robbie Keane

Former Tottenham striker made a number of eye-catching passes after coming off the bench.

Kem Cetinay

Love Island star was the youngest person on the pitch at 23, but he equalised in emphatic fashion as he cut inside Terry and curled a left-footed effort home into the far corner. And boy didn't he celebrate.

Eric Cantona

Could count on your hand how many times the Manchester United icon touched the ball.

Billy Wingrove

Lynch's partner in crime tried to influence the game, but he didn't manage to have the effect he wanted.

 Comedian Lee Mack was guilty of two easy misses after coming on
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Comedian Lee Mack was guilty of two easy misses after coming onCredit: PA:Press Association
 Bolt may have got on the score sheet, but his first touch continues to let him down
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Bolt may have got on the score sheet, but his first touch continues to let him downCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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