Soccer Football - Soccer Aid 2018 - England v Soccer Aid World XI - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - June 10, 2018 World XI's Kevin Pietersen in action with England's Darius Vassell Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers 

Soccer Football - England & Soccer Aid World XI Training - Motspur Park, London, Britain - June 7, 2018 England's Darius Vassell during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers 

Leicester City's Darius Vassell (R) challenges Manchester City's Joleon Lescott during their FA Cup soccer match at the Walker's Stadium in Leicester, central England, January 9, 2011. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) challenges Nottingham Forest's Chris Cohen during their FA Cup soccer match in Manchester January 3, 2009. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Dietmar Hamman (L) and Darius Vassell (C) react during their UEFA Cup soccer match against Racing Santander at the Sardinero stadium in Santander December 18, 2008. REUTERS/Nacho Cubero (SPAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) challenges Manchester United's Patrice Evra (R) during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England, November 30, 2008. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. 

Schalke 04's Jermaine Jones (L) and Manchester City's Darius Vasell fight for the ball during their UEFA Cup soccer match in Gelsenkirchen November 27, 2008. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY) 

Schalke 04's Christian Pander challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) for the ball during their UEFA Cup soccer match in Gelsenkirchen November 27, 2008. REUTERS/Ina Fassbender (GERMANY) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) challenges Twente's Wout Brama during their UEFA Cup soccer match at Eastlands stadium in Manchester November 6, 2008. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Liverpool's Emiliano Insua (L) challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool, northern England, May 4, 2008. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. 

Manchester City's Mwaruwari Benjani (L) celebrates with Darius Vassell after scoring during their English Premier League soccer match against Portsmouth in Manchester, northern England April 20, 2008. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. 

Manchester City's Mwaruwari Benjani (R) congratulates Darius Vassell on his winning goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England April 12, 2008. REUTERS//Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell celebrates his winning goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England April 12, 2008. REUTERS//Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell scores his winning goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England April 12, 2008. REUTERS//Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell score his winning goal against Sunderland during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England April 12, 2008. REUTERS//Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell celebrates his winning goal against Sunderland in their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England April 12, 2008. REUTERS//Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell celebrates his winning goal against Sunderland in their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England April 12, 2008. REUTERS//Russell Cheyne (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) challenges Chelsea's Salomon Kalou during their English Premier League soccer match at Eastlands stadium in Manchester, northern England, April 5, 2008. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. 

Everton's Tim Cahill (L) tackles Manchester City's Darius Vassell during their English Premier League soccer match at the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, northern England, February 25, 2008. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.. 

Manchester United's John O'Shea (R) challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England February 10, 2008. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell celebrates after scoring during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England February 10, 2008. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) shoots past Rio Ferdinand (L), Wes Brown (2L) and Edwin Van der Sar (2R) of Manchester United to score during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England February 10, 2008. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell celebrates after scoring during their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United in Manchester, northern England, January 20, 2008. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (C) challenges West Ham United's Mark Noble (L) and Luis Boa Morte (R) for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England, January 20, 2008. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Elano (2nd R) celebrates with Darius Vassell (R) after scoring as West Ham United goalkeeper Robert Green (L) looks on during their FA Cup third round soccer match against West Ham United in Manchester, northern England, January 16, 2008. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Gelson Fernandes celebrates scoring against Newcastle United with Darius Vassell (L) during their English Premier League soccer match at St James Park in Newcastle, northern England, January 2, 2008. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis(BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Gelson Fernandes (C) celebrates scoring against Newcastle United with Darius Vassell (L) and Martin Petrov during their English Premier League soccer match at St James Park in Newcastle, northern England, January 2, 2008. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis(BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Newcastle United's Habib Beye (L) challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell during their English Premier League soccer match at St James Park in Newcastle, northern England, January 2, 2008. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis(BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) and Rolando Bianchi (2nd R) celebrate after Blackburn Rovers' Ryan Nelsen (L) scored an own goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Blackburn Rovers in Manchester, northern England, December 27, 2007. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (2nd L) celebrates with Rolando Bianchi (L) and Kelvin Etuhu (R) after their side's third goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Bolton Wanderers in Manchester, northern England, December 15, 2007. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Tottenham Hotspur's Michael Dawson (L) challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane in London December 9, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0)207 864 9000. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) challenges Manchester United's Ryan Giggs for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England, May 5, 2007.
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Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) is challenged by Liverpool's Arvalo Arbeloa for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester April 14, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD.FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) is challenged by Liverpool's Arvalo Arebeloa during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester April 14, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD.FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) challenges Liverpool's Arvola Arbeloa for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester April 14, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) challenges Liverpool's Jamie Carragher for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester April 14, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD.FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) challenges Charlton Athletic's Amdy Faye for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester April 6, 2007. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (top) challenges Chelsea's Ashley Cole for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester March 14, 2007. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN). NO ONLINE/INTERNET USAGE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) challenges Chelsea's John Terry for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England, March 14, 2007.
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Blackburn Rovers' Zurab Khizanishvili (R) challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell for the ball during their FA Cup quarter-final soccer match in Blackburn March 11, 2007. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) challenges Southampton's Alexander Ostlund for the ball during their FA Cup fourth round soccer match in Manchester, northern England, January 28, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) challenges Southampton's Chris Baird (L) for the ball during their FA Cup fourth round soccer match in Manchester, northern England, January 28, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) celebrates with Joey Barton after scoring during their FA Cup third round replay soccer match against Sheffield Wednesday in Manchester, northern England, January 16, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000.
REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) is challenged by Sheffield Wednesday's Graham Coughlin for the ball during their FA Cup third round replay soccer match in Manchester, northern England, January 16, 2007. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN) 

Sheffield Wednesday's Kenny Lunt (R) challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell for the ball during their FA Cup third round soccer match at Hillsborough, Sheffield in northern England January 7, 2007. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Sheffield Wednesday's Kenny Lunt (R) challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell for the ball during their FA Cup third round soccer match at Hillsborough, Sheffield in northern England January 7, 2007. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand (L) challenges Manchester City's Darius Vassell during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester December 9, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0)207 864 9000. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) challenges Watford's Tommy Smith during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England, December 4, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) is challenged by Watford's Danny Shittu during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England, December 4, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 (0) 207 864 9000. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) tackles Arsenal's Alex Fleb during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester, northern England August 26, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD.FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 207 298 1656. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis (BRITAIN) 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) is challenged by Ashley Cole of Arsenal for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, northern England, May 4, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 207 298 1656.
REUTERS/Phil Noble 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell challenges Sol Campbell (L) of Arsenal for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, northern England, May 4, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 207 298 1656.
REUTERS/Phil Noble 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) jumps to control the ball as Arsenal's Kolo Toure for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, northern England, May 4, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 207 298 1656. REUTERS/Phil Noble 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell celebrates with Antoine Sibierski (L) after scoring against Aston Villa during their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park in Birmingham, April 25, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 207 298 1656. REUTERS/Mike Finn-Kelcey 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell scores past Aston Villa's Olof Mellberg (R) and Liam Ridgewell (C) during their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park in Birmingham, April 25, 2006. NO ONLINE/INTERNET USE WITHOUT A LICENCE FROM THE FOOTBALL DATA CO LTD. FOR LICENCE ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE +44 207 298 1656. REUTERS/Mike Finn-Kelcey 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) is beaten to the ball by West Ham United's Shaka Hislop during their FA Cup quarter-final soccer match at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, northern England, March 20, 2006.
REUTERS/Phil Noble 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) challenges West Ham United's Hayden Mullins for the ball during their FA Cup quarter-final soccer match in Manchester, northern England, March 20, 2006.
REUTERS/Phil Noble 

Manchester City's Darius Vassell (L) fights for the ball with West Ham United's Danny Gabbidon during their FA Cup quarter-final soccer match at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, northern England, March 20, 2006.
REUTERS/Phil Noble 

Manchester City's Trevor Sinclair (R) celebrates Darius Vassell's (2nd L) goal against Aston Villa during their FA Cup fifth round replay soccer match at the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, northern England March 14, 2006. REUTERS/Darren Staples 

Aston Villa's Aaron Hughes (L) battles with Manchester City's Darius Vassell (R) during their FA cup fifth round replay soccer match at the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, northern England March 14, 2006. REUTERS/Darren Staples