Game over! Louis Tomlinson and his celebrity England teammates beat One Direction bandmate Niall Horan at charity match Soccer Aid at Old Trafford

There's less than a week to go before the UEFA European Championships start n France.

However, celebrities and footballing legends past and present kicked off the football fever at Manchester's Old Trafford on Sunday night as they joined forces for Soccer Aid 2016.

Two teams, featuring big names such as Robbie Williams, Damian Lewis, and One Direction bandmates Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson, went head-to-head for UNICEF UK, raising over £5.4million.

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Head-to-head: One Direction bandmates Louis Tomlinson (left) and Niall Horan (right) play against each other during the Soccer Aid 2016 tournament at Manchester's Old Trafford Stadium on Sunday

He's on the ball: The 24-year-old takes charge of the ball during a pivotal moment in the game

Irish pop star Niall was co-managing the Rest Of The World team alongside Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri, while Robbie, actor/comedian Bradley Walsh and Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce were in charge of the England team.

Joining Louis and Damian in the England team were fellow celebrities Ben Shephard, Danny Jones, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Theakston, John Bishop, Jonathan Wilkes, Mark Wright, Marvin Humes, Olly Murs and Paddy McGuinness.

They were joined by footballers past and present Jermain Defoe, David Seaman, Jamie Carragher, Phil Neville, Sol Campbell, Robbie Fowler, Danny Murphy and Kieron Dyer.

Friendly rivals: Father-of-one Louis was one of the England team players, while Niall had the added responsibility of co-managing the Rest Of The World team

En-ger-land! Team manager Robbie William celebrates with his teammates and managers after winning the charity match 3-2

This is their moment: The team goes wild with confetti and champagne as they soak in their moment of glory

Meanwhile, on the Rest Of The World team with Niall were Patrick Kielty, Iwan Rheon, Sir AP McCoy, Matthew Morrison, Michael Sheen, Nicky Byrne, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Sergio Pizzorno, Shayne Ward, Sean Fletcher, Thom Evans and Gareth Thomas.

Also on the team from the professional sporting world were Cafu, Dimitar Berbatov, Edgar Davids, Fabio Cannavaro, Jaap Stam, Samuel Eto’o, Ronaldinho and Dida.

No doubt some of the celebrities' sporting backgrounds would have come in handy, with former Welsh rugby players Thom and Gareth taking part, while Louis and ex-TOWIE star Mark have both played football semi-professionally.

Play nice boys! After years of being in the same group, Louis and Niall were rivals on the pitch

Yes! Former TOWIE star Mark Wright can't hide his joy after scoring the game's opening goal as he celebrates with Jamie Carragher and Ben Shephard

Man of the match: The Heart FM presenter was honoured following his performance during the game

We did it! Marvin Humes, Olly, Ben Shephard and injured Danny Jones - who was ruled out of the game several days ago - celebrate their win

Before finding fame in the Essex-based reality, Mark enjoyed a youth career at West Ham United, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur before playing for League One team Southend United FC.

A crowd of 70,000 fans turned out to Manchester United's home ground, where the team's new manager Jose Mourinho made his first appearance at the Stadium.

England ended up winning the match 3-2, with Heart FM presenter Mark being named Man Of The Match.

All in a good cause: Billions and Homeland actor Damian Lewis and former Westlife singer Nicky Byrne

Good save! England goalkeeper Jamie Theakston catches the ball to the chagrin of Niall

C'mon lad! The tension was palpable as Paddy McGuinness, Mark and John Bishop watched from the sidelines

Me no likey! Paddy McGuinness looked like he was struggling to keep up with retired Dutch footballer Edgar Davids

We did it! Louis and Robbie celebrate at winning the match

Niall was a late arrival on the pitch and was soon joined by his One Direction bandmate Louis, to the delight of the group's fans in the stadium. 

Taking on hosting duties for the live broadcast on ITV were Dermot O'Leary and Kirsty Gallacher.

Among the celebrities in the audience were Mark's wife Michelle Keegan, Marvin's pop star spouse Rochelle, Louis's girlfriend Danielle Campbell and Loose Women panellist Vicky Pattison.

This feels good: The England teammates were certainly pleased with themselves

Goal! Irish comedian Patrick Kielty is no match for Jermain Defoe's attack

Dapper: Louis and Niall certainly looked the part in their suits as brogues as they arrived on the pitch ahead of the big game

It's all friendly now... Michael Sheen and Jonathan Wilkes shake hands at the beginning of the game

Passionate: Robbie and teammate Louis talk to co-host Dermot O'Leary before the big match

Let's do this! The England team line up for a group photo before the game

Mike Penrose, Executive Director Unicef UK, said: 'Tonight, Soccer Aid has been a real example of what can be achieved when people come together to support children in danger around the world.

'It has been amazing to see everyone from football legends, to stars, to fans from far and wide celebrating our nation’s favourite sport while raising money for children around the world. For over ten years Soccer Aid has raised millions of pounds to help Unicef build a safer world for children and tonight has been no exception. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported and donated to Soccer Aid, and to the UK government for matching every penny raised, meaning we will be able to get life-saving food, medicine and clean water to even more vulnerable children around the world.'

The public can continue to donate to Unicef by texting GIVE to 70750 to give £5. Text donations are open until 29th July 2016. The UK government will double all donations to Soccer Aid.

Honoured: Niall looked thrilled to meet Brazilian footballer legend Pele

Any words of wisdom: Louis chat to Pele before kick-off

Feeling the pressure? (L-R) Olly, Robbie and Paddy enjoy a pre-match pow wow in the iconic changing rooms at Old Trafford

Some light reading: Damian and Louis check out the brochures which explains the work UNICEF is doing

Shouldn't you be getting changed? Olly looked in high spirits as he performed a dance in the changing room

On the other side: Welsh actor Michael chats to Italian footballer and Rest Of The World teammate Fabio Cannavaro in the changing room

Talking tactics: Fellow coaches Niall and Claudio talk in the changing rooms

We're ready for this! Nicky, Patrick and Claudio looked smart in their matching grey suits

I can't believe we're on the pitch at Old Trafford! Glee star Matthew and Game Of Thrones star Iwan Rheon looked excited as the posed for a selfie

Bringing the glamour: Loose Women panellist Vicky Pattison (left) and Rochelle Humes were among the celebrities watching the game

Support: Mark was watched from the stands by his sister Jessica Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan