THE Sun today backs calls for Wonderwall to become England’s World Cup anthem after players sang along with fans chanting it out after the Croatia win.
and were among the stars on the pitch joining the singalong to the classic with supporters following the dream start.
Jude Bellingham was among the stars on the pitch joining the Wonderwall singalong Credit: Getty
Fans in Dallas serenaded the players at full-time Credit: X / @ITVFootball
The emotional rendition boomed out across the AT&T Stadium in Dallas as players took their post-match salute in the wake of the
And we have joined past stars, MPs and even our ambassador to the US to get behind fans’ pleas for it to be adopted as our tournament anthem.
Meanwhile, the England Supporters Band will now learn to play it.
Its trumpeter and leader of 30 years John Hemmingham said: “I’ve been with fans at eight but have never seen anything quite like that Wonderwall performance.
“Every England fan in the stands joined in at the top of their voice and I saw even Harry and Jude joining in. It was quite a moment.”
John, 63, drummer Steve Holmes, 55, and euphonium player Chris Hancock, 40, all from , will add the 1995 hit to their repertoire for Turesday’s clash.
John added: “Our biggest problem is that we don’t know Wonderwall but don’t worry, we’re busy learning it for the next game and it’s going to be fantastic.
“It’s a brilliant anthem and will carry us all the way to the final.”
Bellingham sings along to the Oasis classic with supporters after helping the team achieve a dream start Credit: X / @ITVFootball
Harry Kane was another of England’s stars that joined in with fans Credit: Getty
Heroic former England centre-half and captain Terry Butcher wants Wonderwall to replace American
Ex-Ipswich stalwart Terry — capped 77 times and famously pictured in a blood-stained shirt in a World Cup qualifier in 1989 — said: “Wonderwall is a great song.
“Everyone knows the words, and the fact it comes from Manchester, one of England’s most patriotic cities, makes it a perfect anthem.
“It sounded great when the fans were belting it out — and thankfully it isn’t Sweet Caroline!
The song, written by Man City fan , has been adopted by England’s travelling army of tens of thousands of supporters in the US and sung in bars.
Our ambassador Sir Christian Turner joined Lionhearts at the Texas Live fan fest event before Wednesday’s game to pull pints at the bar.
And the fan, 53, played Wonderwall, sparking a rousing singalong after taking to the DJ decks at the event.
His spokesman said: “His Majesty’s Ambassador is a passionate amateur singer and loved singing God Save The King – he belted it out in the Dallas Stadium.
Anthony Gordon was also seen singing Credit: X / @ITVFootball OUR THREE LIONS VERSION OF WONDERWALL
Today is gonna be the day that they’re Ghana throw it back to you,
By now, you should’ve somehow realised what Tu’s gotta do,
We don’t believe that even Messi plays the way you do… right now,
Saka-beat, the word is on the street that the fire in your heart’s not out,
I’m sure, Dec’s our No.4, and we never really had a doubt,
We don’t believe even Mbappe plays the way you do right now,
And all the flags we have to fly are flying,
And all the fans that lead us there are blinding,
There are many things that I would like to say to Tu,
But he knows how…
Because maybe,
Jude’s gonna be the one that saves me,
And after all,
You’re my wonderball.
“But he also loves Wonderwall and the idea of it being England’s anthem. He really enjoyed pulling pints for England and stepping into the DJ booth to play the song. It was a great moment.”
Noel and singer brother Liam were said to be delighted the tune, which reached No2 in the UK charts, had been adopted.
A source close to them said: “and are thrilled. It never got to No1 and this could lead to it getting back in the charts.”
Tory MP Alec Shelbrooke commented: “It is a great song and a great replacement for Sweet Caroline.
“I fully support it becoming an anthem. And I hope that, as the tournament goes on, our defence really is a Wonderwall.”
MP said: “I fully support the England fans and team singing an English song by an English band.
“Also, I have got no idea who Caroline is anyway.”
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