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Nathaniel Clyne, Jason Puncheon and Rio Ferdinand were among the names at the FIFA 16 Celebrity Cup ahead of the game's launch on Tuesday
Clyne won the tournament after defeating Puncheon in the final
Liverpool star Clyne played as Chelsea to win the star-studded event
Boxing hero Anthony Joshua was also present at the UK launch
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Published: 15:46 EST, 21 September 2015 | Updated: 03:49 EST, 22 September 2015

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Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne has won the coveted FIFA 16 Celebrity Cup after defeating Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon 2-0 in the final.

The 24-year-old England international, playing as Chelsea, scored a penalty with Eden Hazard and a header with John Terry, before guessing the right way to deny Puncheon's own spot-kick with Manchester City's Sergio Aguero.

The pair were competing at a special event at the Gfinity Arena in London on the eve of the launch of EA Sports' latest video game installment.

Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne beams after winning the FIFA 16 Celebrity Cup on Monday night

Clyne cannot hide his emotions as the England international celebrates scoring a goal on FIFA

Interestingly, Clyne chose to play as Chelsea, rather than Liverpool in all three of his games

Clyne defeated former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand (left) in his opening game 4-1

Liverpool midfielder James Milner sees a straight red card during one of the semi-finals on Monday night

Kyle Walker (left) and Jason Puncheon were among the footballers at the FIFA 16 Celebrity Cup

Ferdinand and Swansea City centre-back Ashley Williams (right) pose at the Gfinity Arena in London

Clyne and Puncheon were joined at the event by Swansea City's Ashley Williams, Tottenham's Kyle Walker, former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand, Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy, Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa as well as boxer Anthony Joshua and McFly and Busted singer Danny Jones.

Martin Tyler and Alan Smith provided authentic and enthusiastic guest commentary on an fun-filled night in the nation's capital.

While Akinfenwa will have been disappointed to have bowed out in the semi-finals to Puncheon, the heavyweight forward nicknamed 'The Beast' can take some solace in being awarded a prize for his status as the strongest player to be featured in the game.

After lifting the Celebrity Cup, Clyne said: 'I'm delighted. From the start, I've shown everyone what I can do.'

Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa (left) is presented with a special prize by boxer Anthony Joshua

Asked if he wanted to test himself against his team-mates at Liverpool, he responded with a cavalier disregard for any humility: 'I'm going to retire as the champion. I don't think three's anyone good enough to play against me.'

FIFA 16 is available from Tuesday at an RRP of £39.99-£49.99 at most high-street retailers.