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Chesney Hawkes aiming to give England’s World Cup rivals France the hump — by belting out The One and Only on a camel


LUCKY mascot Chesney Hawkes aims to give World Cup rivals France the hump — by belting out The One and Only on a camel.

And the One and Only singer went further by declaring: “I’m going to stick my neck out and say that England are going to win.

England’s lucky mascot Chesney Hawkes aims to give World Cup rivals France the hump — by belting out The One and Only on a camelCredit: Dan Charity
Chesney was adopted by the England players as their lucky mascot after performing his 1991 hit during half-time of the final Group B clash with WalesCredit: The Sun
As well as entertaining locals outside Qatar capital Doha, 51-year-old Chesney showed off his football skills on top of 200ft-high sand dunesCredit: Dan Charity

“It won’t be easy as the French are a very good team, but so are we. Come on England!”

As well as entertaining locals outside Qatar capital Doha, 51-year-old Chesney showed off his football skills on top of 200ft-high sand dunes.

Camel owner Ali Hussein, 32, said: “Chesney is a great guy. He can come and ride my camel again any time he wants.

“I hope England win on Saturday and go on to win the whole tournament.”

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Chesney was adopted by the England players as their lucky mascot after performing a rousing rendition of his 1991 hit during half-time of the final Group B clash with Wales — heralding a 3-0 second-half thrashing.

The Sun then ensured he got to the Senegal game.

Now he wants tournament bosses to allow him a repeat performance against France.

Fifa insist a French singer would have to be found too.

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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