Pop stars Robbie Williams and Olly Murs were among the celebrities sharing their hopes and excitement ahead of England's World Cup game against Croatia.
Robbie Williams Teaches Daughter Chants
Williams shared a video to his Instagram story explaining that he was teaching his eldest daughter Teddy some chants ahead of the game, and filmed the pair singing "where's your father, referee?". The former Take That star then shared a snap in an eccentric, bright blue ensemble covered in pictures of British ice creams while standing next to a television airing the highly anticipated match. The chart-topper wrote: "The outfit I went for. Full kit…"
Olly Murs and Family Show Support
Murs, known for hits including Troublemaker and Dear Darlin', posted a photo alongside his wife Amelia and their young children as the family expressed their excitement for the game. The singer-songwriter wore a matching bucket hat with one of his children, which read "it's coming home", while his wife donned a football shirt which said "mummy" on the back. In the caption, the star wrote: "We're ready for it. Come onnnnn England!!"
Other Celebrities Join In
Roxy Whitehall, who recently tied the knot with comedian Jack Whitehall, shared a snap of her T-shirt which read "teach me the offside rule x" as she joined in the festivities. TV presenter Jeff Brazier posted a photo wearing an England shirt posed with his fist in the air, and reality star Amy Hart shared a snap of her sons Stanley and Dexter wearing England pyjamas. The 33-year-old, known for starring on Love Island in 2019, wrote: "When there's a varying time difference PJ's are more practical than kits."
Amanda Holden and Scarlett Moffatt
Actress and TV presenter Amanda Holden shared a snap in an England football kit and bucket hat while sitting in her car, which was decorated with matching flag bunting. TV personality Scarlett Moffatt shared snaps wearing an England shirt while flaunting her growing baby bump, and during the game she said that her "baby boy is kicking like mad – think he can tell I'm excited".
Former Love Island Stars and Politicians
Former Love Island stars Alex Bowen and Casey O'Gorman shared a video excitedly reacting to England's two goals in the first half of the match, as the pair were silently jumping around the room with joy. "CMONNNNNN ENGLAND. Kids are asleep so muted celebrations," Bowen wrote beneath the clip as he justified their excited whispering throughout the video. Former Conservative prime minister Rishi Sunak also shared his excitement as he shared a photo holding up a scarf which read "England" and wrote: "IT'S COMING HOME." He wished England team captain Harry Kane good luck, and said "the whole country is behind you" followed by three lion emojis.
