Tyson Fury delivers rousing 'Pep-style' speech ahead of Soccer Aid charity match

Boxing superstar Tyson Fury took on the role of football manager for a day on Sunday. The Englishman tried his hand as head coach of England’s squad for the Soccer Aid charity match against the World XI.

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Before the match, Fury, true to form, decided to fire up his players with a rousing “Pep-style” speech. Standing in the center of the dressing room surrounded by his team, Tyson shouted, “We are England, we are f**king Spartans! Let’s take it to em! WE ARE SPARTANS!!”

Fury’s speech sparked laughter among the players, who responded with applause, whistling, and shouts, encouraging the former boxing champ. Harry Redknapp, one of England’s coaches and present in the dressing room, even jokingly started taking off his jacket, showing he was ready to go to battle himself.

Unfortunately, Fury’s motivational boost didn’t do the trick for England, who lost 5-4 to the World XI. Wayne Rooney and Jermain Defoe were among the scorers for England, while Carlos Tevez put on a show for the World team, netting an impressive four goals.