text: To commemorate St George's Day, the worlds of football and rugby have collided in a crossbar challenge between England stars of both sporting persuasions. Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill pitted themselves against  Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs and Bath's George Ford at England Rugby's training centre in Pennyhill Park, Bagshot. Oxlade-Chamberlain, who used to play scrum-half himself, impressed the rugby stars by taking a quick word of advice before 'nailing' his opening attempt at kicking a conversion - while Cahill seemed more concerned by wearing an oversized shirt. England football stars pitted themselves against their rugby counterparts in a St George's Day challenge . (L-R) George Ford, Jack Nowell, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gary Cahill take to the field at Pennyhill Park . The sports superstars pose for a picture before taking part in the crossbar challenge with a twist . Bath Rugby's Ford shows his football playing opponents how to take a kick . Nowell did hit the crossbar with a nonchalant kick during practice and uploaded the evidence with an Instagram video and the caption 'Happy #stgeorgesday! To celebrate, @garyjcahill & @alexoxchamberlain took on @jacknowell & @george_fordy in a special cross-code challenge #englandconnected' However, when the competition started proper it was his team-mate Ford who came closest with an effort that skimmed the bar. Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ford practice their keepy-up skills with the oval balls . Oxlade-Chamberlain admittedly let himself down while Cahill wasn't pleased with his oversize shirt . Howell slumps to the floor after missing the crossbar with an embarrassing attempt . Cahill's request to dedicate his kick to St George's Day was agreed to by Oxlade-Chamberlain, who said: 'You can do what you want, you're winning the league'. The Blues centre-half duly fluffed his lines but enjoyed the experience enough to share his own Instagram picture of group, accompanied by the caption: “Happy S.George’s Day everyone! You can see me, @alexoxchamberlain @jacknowell & @george_fordy in a special Rugby v Football crossbar challenge , the video is on my Facebook page. #England #StGeorgesDay #TogetherforEngland #proud #RFU #ThreeLions #football #rugby #crossbarchallenge” Gunners forward Oxlade-Chamberlain also admittedly 'let himself down' with a series of failed attempts much to the amusement of all those involved.
target: Football and rugby stars met in crossbar challenge for St George's Day .
  Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gary Cahill of Chelsea took on Bath star George Ford and Exeter Chief's Jack Nowell .
  England fly-half Ford came closest to winning by skimming the bar .