Sam Thompson pulls out of Soccer Aid match last minute after THAT awkward interaction with Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson has pulled out of the Soccer Aid match last minute after THAT awkward interaction with Louis Tomlinson during training.
During an appearance on Friday's episode of This morning, the 32-year-old confirmed the devastating news that he won't be taking part in the charity match this Sunday (15 June).
It comes after he suffered a string of injuries, including a calf injury, after his 260-mile Soccer Aid challenge at the start of the month.
Now, instead of playing the game, the reality star will be helping from the sidelines as a coach.
Host Alison Hammond, 50, was keen to know how he's been since his injury, asking: 'Have you recovered, how are you doing?'
Sam replied: 'I'm still very sore, still got the torn calf, however I am here at Soccer Aid HQ and it does not get better than this.
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During an appearance on Friday's episode of This morning, the 32-year-old confirmed the devastating news that he won't be taking part in the charity match this Sunday (15 June)
'We've still got the management team of England, we've got Vicky McClure, Tyson Fury, who's stepping into some new shoes and Harry Redknapp...
'But also because I'm not going to be able to run around, you've also got me, part of the management team. Come on baby!'
Dermot said: 'So you can't play this year obviously because you're literally falling apart.
'So is that right? you're not going to play but you're part of the management team?'
Sam said: 'Yeah I came here with high hopes and went to see Gary the physio and I can kick a ball from a standing start, but when it comes to like general chaos of playing competitive sport there's just no way.
'I cant really run properly so yeah. They were very kind and said we still want you to be a part, so I get to go on the dark side with Tyson Fury.'

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