In an open letter published on The Players’ Tribune, Southgate said the team has a “responsibility” to use their voice on issues such as racism. During this year’s tournament, the whole of the England squad has been taking the knee during the anthem as a stand against racism. The national anthem is played before every England match during international tournaments as a symbol of patriotism. It's Neville to Cambell (let's go to Cambell please)Ĭambell to Rio (he always get the journey) It's Neville to Cambell (we're on the ball) Over the wall, and into the net! David Beckham has done it! We're England forever, now altogether, we're on the ball Sven's army marching forward, hear three lions roar? The time has come to kick it, can we kick it? Yes, we can Red, white and blue, the colors, the whole world in our hands Golden balls is captain and Heskey makes it five Sven's the man, he's got a plan, we've found a super SwedeĪ nation re-united and England comes alive The talk begins of 66 'cause we haven't found a cure Seemed a million miles away and one thing's for sure The cup of eastern promise in the land of the rising sun “They thought it was all over but it's only just begun Written by British band Fat Les, the song’s “nah nah nah” has become a firm favourite of football fans as they march to stadiums, while the lyric “We’re England we’re gonna score one more than you”, provides the perfect combination of optimism ahead of a match and relish when England score. Look at the night and it don’t seem so lonelyĪnother English classic, “Vindaloo” was released ahead of the 1998 FIFA World Cup. “Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing The song has won the approval of England manager Gareth Southgate, who told ITV: “You can’t beat a bit of Neil Diamond to celebrate.” While the song was not intended to be a football anthem, lyrics such as “Who’d have believed you’d come along” conjure up a sentiment similar to that of “football’s coming home”. Since then, the England squad and fans alike have been belting out the 1969 hit before and after matches. Southgate, you’re the one – you still turn me on Putting a football-themed spin on the 2000 single, fans have been chanting the following: (It’s coming home, it’s coming) Never stopped me dreaming (It’s coming home, it’s coming) Jules Rimet still gleaming (It’s coming home) Three lions on a shirt I know that was then, but it could be againįootball’s coming home (England have done it!) Good old England, England that couldn’t play football! That England’s gonna throw it away, gonna blow it awayīut I know they can play, ‘cause I rememberīut all those “Oh, so near”s wear you down through the yearsīut I still see that tackle by Moore and when Lineker scoredīobby belting the ball, and Nobby dancingĮngland have done it, in the last minute of extra time! It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s comingĮveryone seems to know the score, they’ve seen it all before We’re not creative enough, and we’re not positive enough “I think it’s bad news for the English game I wonder who made that first connection by starting to sing it, and suddenly everyone was doing it.Standing the test of time, the song re-enters the UK Singles Chart whenever England participates in major tournaments, even reaching number one in 2018 when England made it through to the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. “Any time something you’ve created becomes widely accepted is humbling and touching. He said at the time: “The Kittens are really chuffed and are actually considering remaking the single with the England lyrics. The man behind the original lyrics, Andy McCluskey, previously revealed the band contemplated recording the Southgate version three years ago. It features the crude quip: "Southgate, you're the one, you still turn me on. Totally inspired by the England Football fans in support of Gareth Southgate and the super talented England Football team, we will be singing loud and proud "Football's Coming Home! " - Liz, Natasha and Jenny." The girl group - currently comprising Liz McClarnon, Natasha Hamilton and Jenny Frost - recently went viral performing the reimagining of their 2001 hit 'Whole Again', which features a cheeky line about being turned on by England manager Gareth Southgate, at Box Park Croydon after the team beat Ukraine 4-0 at the weekend.Īnd now, the trio have released the track, which fans were singing back in 2018 when England faced Russia in the World Cup, ahead of England's game against Denmark in the Euros semi-finals at Wembley tonight (07.07.21).Ītomic Kitten said in a statement: "It's been a whirlwind couple of days, but we are super excited and grateful to be able to contribute to the awesome energy and patriotism that is filling the England Streets with this version of Whole Again. Atomic Kitten have released ‘Southgate You’re The One…’
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