Celebrities and sports stars have come out in force to show their support for the England team ahead of 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 personal messages of encouragement 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 Ricky Tomlinson, Al Murray, and Craig David, who even sang a special rendition of “we got the Euros in our hands.”
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan expressed his emotions, saying watching Bukayo Saka equalize against Switzerland was more emotional than his wedding day. Goodness Gracious Me actor Sanjeev Bhaskar rallied the team, urging them to push for victory.
Rapper Little Simz declared that “the whole country” is behind England, while singer Ellie Goulding and Sam Smith sent their best wishes to the team. Pop star Kylie confidently stated that “it’s coming home” in a BBC Radio 2 interview.
Even Hollywood stars got in on the action, with Hugh Jackman predicting a 3-1 win for England and Kate Beckinsale reciting a humorous reimagined Lord’s Prayer for the team. Sir Patrick Stewart praised the young players for their extraordinary talent.
The outpouring of support from celebrities and fans alike shows the unity and excitement surrounding the England team 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.
