Celebrities and sports stars are rallying behind the England football team as they gear up for the Euro 2024 final. Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, Kate Beckinsale, and Sir Patrick Stewart are just a few of the famous faces who have sent messages of support to the team.
The messages will be featured in a special pre-match montage on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, hosted by Gary Lineker. Among the well-wishers are actors Ricky Tomlinson and Al Murray, as well as singer Craig David, who serenaded the team with a rendition of “we got the Euros in our hands.”
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan expressed his emotional rollercoaster while watching the team play, saying he felt more emotional than he did on his wedding day. Other celebrities like Sanjeev Bhaskar, Matt Lucas, and David Baddiel also shared their words of encouragement for the team.
Rapper Little Simz, singer Ed Sheeran, and pop star Ellie Goulding were also seen showing their support for England. Little Simz mentioned that “the whole country’s got your back,” while Ed Sheeran remarked that “everything is coming together at the right point.”
Even Hollywood stars like Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale have joined in on the excitement, with Jackman predicting an England victory and Beckinsale reciting a reimagined Lord’s Prayer for the team.
With such a wave of support from celebrities and fans alike, England is sure to feel the love as they head into the Euro 2024 final. The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sounds at 20:00 BST.
