England secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in their final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday night, but it was the Three Lions supporters who also made headlines. Thomas Tuchel's team delivered a polished performance, with goals from Ollie Watkins, Anthony Gordon, and Declan Rice. However, as the action unfolded on the pitch, thousands of fans inside the stadium could be heard singing 'Keir Starmer's a w*****' to the tune of The White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army'.
Anti-Prime Minister Chant Gains Popularity
The anti-Prime Minister anthem has become an increasingly common fixture at England matches in recent months. Neither the Football Association nor Downing Street have commented on the chant, according to reports.
Weather Delay in Orlando
The match was originally scheduled for 4pm local time (9pm BST) but was delayed by an hour due to severe weather conditions in Orlando, Florida. Torrential downpours and lightning strikes triggered local safety protocols, forcing spectators to take cover. Under US regulations, matches cannot proceed while lightning is detected within a certain distance of the venue.
England continue to build momentum under Tuchel, who aims to lead the team to World Cup success in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament officially begins on Thursday when co-hosts Mexico face South Africa. England's opening match against Croatia is set for Wednesday, 17 June at 9pm.
