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Soccer Aid World XI player ratings: Usain Bolt shines, Robbie Keane stunner, Patrice Evra bright

Ben Foster - 7

Made some comfortable saves and provided some great entertainment when called upon to speak during the first half, dealing with a cross at the same time. Never at full stretch but showed why he's now Ryan Reynolds' best mate and was given a new contract.

Heather O'Reilly - 7

One of the stars of the first half as she bombed forward on the right and linked up well with Totti. Could have had a goal as well if a late run into the box had been timed a bit better.

Sam Claflin - 7

Solid at the back, calm in possession and very composed in a well-organised defence. Not as progressive as his teammates but provided a great foundation for those ahead of him.

Roberto Carlos - 6

Only lasted 10 minutes of the first half but that's all it usually takes for a player of his quality. Certainly didn't have enough puff to keep the legs going in a Mauricio Pochettino midfield but most would be happy with 600 seconds of Carlos, if that's all they ever get.

Mo Gilligan - 7

Produced the best moment of skill in the game when his brilliant drag back sold two England players and he decked Gary Neville afterwards. Proper midfield showing and, as he said at the start, maybe the best-left peg on the park.

Noah Beck - 8

Foster said he could have made it as a player if he'd wanted to. The magic man in midfield was exceptional, simply everywhere. Should have had a goal for all his hardwork and was arguably the best player on the pitch. Outstanding.

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Patrice Evra - 8

Loves football, as he lets everyone know. Clearly enjoyed being back at Old Trafford and got himself a nice assist, too. Keane did most of the work for the goal but it was Evra that set it up well. Looked extremely fit as the game drew on and kept the energy levels high.

Maisie Adam - 7

Nearly had a goal for her brilliant showing. Forced David James into a smart save and looked lively on the right flank all game, mightily impressive overall.

Usain Bolt - 9

Scorer of the first goal and tucked it away like many had hoped. Provided a serious threat in-behind - no shock there - and timed his runs well throughout.

Responded well to being flattened by Bugzy Malone but got his own back when running through on goal and leaving him well behind.

Francesco Totti - 8

Class is permanent. He could probably still do a job for a European side to this day, get Jose Mourinho on the phone from Rome. He had it all, playing in his own role, linked well with Crespo throughout and could easily have had a hat-trick in the first alone. Sent a few shots wide and had James worrying.

Hernan Crespo - 8

Less hair than his professional days but is certainly still sharp. Probably had one shot too often and seemed too eager to bang one in at Old Trafford but who can blame him.

Substitutes

Leon Edwards - 7

Certainly should have done more to stop Asa Butterfield's equaliser at the start of the second half. Got caught out at the near post but it did look like a cross, in his defence.

Responded well to the setback, stopped Tom Grennan's cross well and was beaten by a good strike from Paul Scholes. Made a top save to deny Chunkz and was quick off his line.

Steven Barlett - 6

Struggled to get involved as the World XI took control of the second half and the stars shone but provided a platform for his teammates to flourish on.

Nani - 8

A proper bag of tricks. He shone at his old ground like it was the 2010/11 season. Wowed the fans and looked like he probably should have, far too good for this stage.

Kem Cetinay - 8

Hungry for a record-breaking goal and very shot-happy but posed as a consistent threat. Took up some great positions and sealed the game and the most goals of any player in Soccer Aid history with a great solo effort and finish.

Tommy Fury - 6

Got perhaps the biggest cheer of the day when subbed on and had a big chance to score but snatched at it too much.

Lee Mack - 6

Made for an early threat when he came on, but didn't have the sustained impact he would have wanted. Definitely the motivator and joker of the group, literally.

Niko Omilana -6

Lively in possession and found some brilliant positions. Helped out when the game got stretched in defence, solid shift.

Kaylyn Kyle - 6

Slotted in nicely when called upon as a first-half substitute with the game getting stretched. Kept the game ticking along well.

Darren Fletcher - 8

Proper midfield general when he came on, another that look like they could still hack it at a good level. Manchester United's director might fancy his chances in training at Carrington if Erik ten Hag is ever short. True engine room for the team and was extremely solid in defence as well. Casemiro-who?

Robbie Keane - 9

The catalyst for the second-half turnaround and scorer of one of the great Soccer Aid goals. Stunning finish for the first, ironically against Harry Redknapp, and in a poacher's position for the second. You don't lose it.

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