Ed Sheeran could provide the perfect symphony to send shivers down the spines of England's national football team after being asked to perform a secret set at their Kansas World Cup base. The 35-year-old chart-topper has been invited by England bosses to play for the Three Lions following their impressive victory over Mexico at the Azteca. Thomas Tuchel's men have returned to their camp, and Sheeran hopes to help rid the team of their bad habits and inspire them to lift the Jules Rimet trophy.
Sheeran's Tradition with the England Team
Sheeran has visited the England camp multiple times, starting in 2021 for Euro 2020. He described these visits as a "nice little tradition," saying: "In 2021 Harry got me down for the camp and then I met everyone, and I've just been to every one since. It's been great, it's been a nice little tradition. Since the first time I played for the lads in 2021 we've bonded, so it's never a tough crowd."
Prediction for the World Cup Final
The "Shape Of You" star believes this could be England's year. He predicted: "I think it'll be an England-France final. I think when you get to the final anyone can win and I think it will be us." England bosses are hoping Sheeran will return to the camp before their quarter-final clash with Norway.
Recent Wedding Crasher Performance
Any performance by Sheeran will come just over a week after he stunned guests at a Chicago wedding. Alongside pal Martin Garrix, Sheeran surprised a bride and groom by crashing their wedding at the Adler Planetarium. The surprise came after Martin received an online request from the bride's brother, who explained his sister was "bummed" not to see Garrix in concert due to her wedding. Garrix replied and took up the request, bringing Sheeran as a special plus-one.
Sheeran revealed in an Instagram video: "Right, Martin did a show, I did a show, we finished. He's got a DM from someone saying 'can you crash sister's wedding?'" Martin jumped in excitedly: "So we're going there," before Ed confirmed: "So we're going to go and crash the wedding. See you in a bit." This wasn't the first time Sheeran surprised newlyweds; in 2015, he turned up at the wedding of Australian couple Matt and Kya while on tour.
