Euro 2024

ENGLAND’S foray into Euro 2024 will have fans dreaming that football’s coming home again.They’ve entered the tournament as joint favourites with many bookmakers and Euro 2024 fever is sweeping the nation.England fans will be looking to roar the Three Lions to success in GermanyCredit: RexBut what are the fan-favourite chants that could inspire England to success in Germany?What are the England chants?Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home)Three Lions was Baddiel and Skinner’s ode to England’s hope and successive failures.The chorus of “It’s coming home” has now become a tagline used by fans and has led to opposition supporters accusing the English of arrogance – but the original lyrics have more nuance to them.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt’s coming home,It’s coming home, it’s coming,Football’s coming home. It’s coming home, ​It’s coming home, it’s coming,Football’s coming home. It’s coming home, ​It’s coming home, it’s coming,Football’s coming home.  It’s coming home, ​It’s coming home, it’s coming,Football’s coming home. Most read in Euro 2024Everyone seems to know the score,They’ve seen it all before,They just know, they’re so sureThat England’s gonna throw it away, gonna blow it awayBut I know they can play. ‘Cause I remember three lions on a shirt! Jules Rimet still gleaming,Thirty years of hurt Never stopped me dreaming.England fans belt out national anthem to drown out boos in Gelsenkirchen as Three Lions face SerbiaSo many jokes, so many sneers,But all those ‘oh so nears’ Wear you down, through the years,But I still see that tackle by MooreAnd when Lineker scored,Bobby belting the ballAnd Nobby dancing. Three lions on a shirt! Jules Rimet still gleaming,Thirty years of hurtNever stopped me dreaming.  I know that was then, but it could be again..It’s coming home, ​It’s coming home, it’s coming,Football’s coming home. It’s coming home, ​It’s coming home, it’s coming,Football’s coming home.  It’s coming home, ​It’s coming home, it’s coming,Football’s coming home. It’s coming home, ​It’s coming home, it’s coming,Football’s coming home. Three lions on a shirt!Jules Rimet still gleaming,Thirty years of hurtNever stopped me dreaming.Three lions on a shirt! Jules Rimet still gleaming, Thirty years of hurt Never stopped me dreaming.Three lions on a shirt! Jules Rimet still gleaming, Thirty years of hurt Never stopped me dreaming.[embedded content]National Anthem (God Save The King)The national anthem of both teams is played before every match at a major tournament.It always produces a spine-tingling reaction in the build-up to kick off.God save our gracious King!Long live our noble King!God save the King!Send him victorious,Happy and glorious,Long to reign over us,God save the King.Thy choicest gifts in storeOn him be pleased to pour,Long may he reign.May he defend our laws,And ever give us cause,To sing with heart and voice,God save the King.Southgate You’re The OneEngland fans adopted Atomic Kitten’s ‘Whole Again’ during the team’s run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.While Southgate’s stock might have lowered since then, it still could be making an appearance.Looking back on when we first metI cannot escape and I cannot forgetSouthgate, you’re the one, you still turn me onFootball’s coming home again(One, two, three, four) whoa, whoaLooking back on when we first metI cannot escape and I cannot forgetSouthgate, you’re the one, you still turn me onFootball’s coming home againSouthgate, you’re the one, you still turn me onFootball’s coming home again.The song is an ode to current manager Gareth SouthgateCredit: Rex[embedded content]Eng-er-landNot the most imaginative number but something that will regularly be sung in Germany.The lyrics are a a simple one.En-ger-landRepeat as much as you need to.VindalooEngland’s official 1998 World Cup song to follow on from Three Lions.The song was written and performed by British band Fat Les, with Blur’s Alex James and Guy Pratt writing the music and comedian Keith Allen writing the lyrics.“Where on earth are you from?We’re from EnglandWhere you come fromDo you put the kettle on?Kick itNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nah nah nahNah nah nah (bonjour)Nah nah nah (monsieur)Nah nah nahNah nah nah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nah NahWe’re EnglandWe’re gonna score one more than youEngland!Can I introduce you pleaseTo a lump of cheddar cheeseKnit one, pearl oneDrop one, curl oneKick itNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nahNah nah nah NahWe’re EnglandWe’re gonna score one more than youEngland!Me and me Mum and me Dad and me GranWe’re off to WaterlooMe and me Mum and me Dad and me GranAnd a bucket of VindalooBucket!VindalooVindalooVindalooVindaloo nah nahVindalooVindalooVindalooVindaloo nah nahVindalooVindalooAnd we all like VindalooWe’re EnglandWe’re gonna score one more than youEngland!Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah nah nahNah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah nah nahNah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)And we all like VindalooWe’re EnglandWe’re gonna score one more than youNah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah nah nahNah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah nah nahNah nah nah (Vindaloo)Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)And we all like VindalooWe’re EnglandWe’re gonna score one more than youEngland!”[embedded content]England ‘Til I dieThree Lions fans show their allegiance to their side with this one, declaring that ’til death will they part with their country.“England till I die,I’m England till I die,I know I am I’m sure I am,I’m England till i die”Sweet CarolineNeil Diamond’s 1969 hit became a cultural touchstone for England fans at Euro 2020 when it was played after England beat Germany 2-0.Wembley Stadium DJ Tony Parry told TalkSPORT he was going to play “Vindaloo”, but “went with [his] gut,” and played the Neil Diamond classic instead.It’s now sung after big England wins.“Where it began, I can’t begin to knowingBut then I know it’s growing strongWas in the springAnd spring became the summerWho’d have believed you’d come alongHands, touching handsReaching out, touching me, touching youSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI’ve been inclinedTo believe they never wouldBut now ILook at the night and it don’t seem so lonelyWe filled it up with only twoAnd when I hurtHurting runs off my shouldersHow can I hurt when holding youOne, touching oneReaching out, touching me, touching youSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI’ve been inclinedTo believe they never wouldOh no, noSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodSweet CarolineI believe they never couldSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so good”The song became an anthem at Euro 2020Credit: GettyWorld In MotionPenned by legendary band New Order, World in Motion is perhaps the most tuneful of all the England songs.The tune was made ahead of the 1990 World Cup, and features a rap from John Barnes.Express yourselfCreate the spaceYou know you can winDon’t give up the chaseBeat the manTake him onYou never give upIt’s one on oneExpress yourselfIt’s one on oneExpress yourselfIt’s one on oneExpress yourselfYou can’t be wrongWhen something’s goodIt’s never goneLove’s got the world in motionAnd I know what we can doLove’s got the world in motionAnd I can’t believe it’s trueNow is the timeLet everyone seeYou never give upThat’s how it should beDon’t get caughtMake your own playExpress yourselfDon’t give it awayExpress yourselfIt’s one on oneExpress yourselfIt’s one on oneExpress yourselfYou can’t be wrongWhen something’s goodIt’s never goneLove’s got the world in motionAnd I know what we can doLove’s got the world in motionAnd I can’t believe it’s trueLove’s got the world in motionAnd I know what we can doLove’s got the world in motionAnd I can’t believe it’s trueYou’ve got to hold and giveBut do it at the right timeYou can be slow or fastBut you must get to the lineThey’ll always hit you and hurt youDefend and attackThere’s only one way to beat themGet ’round the backCatch me if you can’Cause I’m the England manAnd what you’re looking atIs the master planWe ain’t no hooligansThis ain’t a football songThree lions on my chestI know we can’t go wrongWe’re playing for England (England)We’re playing the songWe’re singing for England (England)Arrivederci, it’s one on oneWe’re playing for England (England)We’re playing the songWe’re singing for England (England)Arrivederci, it’s one on oneWe’re playing for England (England)We’re playing the songWe’re singing for England (England)Arrivederci, it’s one on oneWe’re playing for England (England)We’re playing the songWe’re singing for England (England)Arrivederci, it’s one on oneREAD MORE SUN STORIESDam Busters MarchEngland fans often hum the theme from the classic British war film. The Dam Busters theme is also often played by England’s resident band – but there are no lyrics to go along with it. More

PHIL FODEN enters Euro 2024 off the back of his best season yet for Manchester City.The midfielder won the Premier League’s Player of the Year as well as the Football Writers’ award for best player.Phil Foden and partner Rebecca Cooke with two of their kidsCredit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & EventsRebecca is a regular at Phil’s England and Man City gamesCredit: RexHe’s hoping to bring his excellent City form to the international stage this summer and become a hero for England.Foden, 24, has two children with childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke, 22 – although they tend to keep their relationship out of the spotlight.Rebecca is currently pregnant with the couple’s third child.How many children does Foden have?Phil and Rebecca welcomed their first son, Ronnie, in 2019 when Phil was 18 and Rebecca was 17.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRonnie, 5 is named after Foden’s granddad, who died at the age of 47.Phil also wears 47 for Manchester City as a tribute to his late grandfather.Ronnie is something of a social media influencer despite his young age and boasts over four million followers on Instagram.The youngster is known as “El Wey” which translates to “The Dude” in Spanish.Most read in Euro 2024On becoming a father to Ronnie at the tender age of 18, Foden told the Manchester City website: “I was there for the birth.”I walked out of the room, gave it a little tear and then went back in like nothing happened.Man City star’s son racks up 1 million Instagram followers in 24 hours after cute Champions League final celebrations“I’m not one for crying in front of people. I like to be on my own, but I was there in the room, watched it happen and it was a special moment.”The couple had their second child in 2021, a daughter named True.In April, they announced they were expecting a third child – they threw a lavish baby shower, with a blue theme, but did not reveal the due date or the gender.Ronnie is a social media starCredit: GettyDaughter True was born in 2021Credit: Instagram @philfodenWho is Rebecca Cooke?Phil and Rebecca are childhood sweethearts and met in the couple’s mutual hometown of Stockport.Rebecca opts to stay out of the limelight and has private accounts on social media.The two live in a £2million house in Bramhall, Manchester.Phil bought the house at the age of 18 when he broke into Manchester City’s first-team.The two are childhood sweethearts, who both come from StockportCredit: instagramRebecca is a regular at Foden’s gamesCredit: PA More