Former England international, Joe Cole has shared his excitement at facing former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in the annual Soccer Aid charity game.
Hazard had confirmed his participation in the Soccer Aid game, which will take place at Stamford Bridge on June 9.
The Soccer Aid charity match has taken place in the UK annually since 2006 as a means to raise money for UNICEF.
Since retiring last summer, Hazard has enjoyed his time playing in multiple charity matches and has now signed up for Soccer Aid.
The Belgian will play for the World XI team, which will be managed by current Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Hazard shared the news of his return to Stamford Bridge for the first time since his retirement in a video on Instagram.
Reacting, Cole, who will feature for England XI against Hazard in the game, wrote on Instagram:
“And here I was thinking I’d be the only and best former Chelsea and Lille player taking part…can’t wait, bro. A shame it’s on opposite teams.”
‘I can’t wait’ – Cole reacts as Hazard confirms return to Stamford Bridge
