Ross Kemp, the 61-year-old EastEnders actor, displayed an exuberant reaction to Jude Bellingham's goal during England's World Cup match, accidentally drooling over his England shirt. In a video posted on Instagram, Kemp shouted, 'Come on England! Come on England!' before urging the team to 'keep it calm.' However, when Bellingham scored, Kemp lost control, screaming in celebration. As he yelled 'Jude,' a pool of spit bubbled up and dribbled down his shirt while he declared, 'I love you.'
David Beckham and Other Celebrities React
David Beckham also tuned in and praised the team on Instagram, writing, 'Now that’s a performance. Absolutely brilliant.' In another post, the former England captain said, 'Huge team performance. A night to be proud of each and every one of the squad.' He specifically commended Jordan Pickford's performance as 'perfection' and joked about 'what altitude' while sharing a photo of Bellingham with his arms in the air.
Coleen Rooney posted pictures with her 'happy' sons, noting their 'tired eyes' were 'worth it' after staying up late to watch the game. Her husband Wayne Rooney was absent as he is in the USA covering the matches.
TV Presenters and Musicians Join the Celebration
Susanna Reid revealed she had been 'biting her nails' all night but still looked fresh for Good Morning Britain. She posted a selfie with the caption: 'RESULT! Are you going in or bunking off?! Great to be back in the studio after biting my nails through that last 15 minutes.' Piers Morgan also commented on Instagram, calling it the 'Greatest England performance I have ever seen. Absolute heroes, every one of them.' He added, 'And to all those who went to bed… in the words of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman: Big mistake.. HUGE!'
Dan Walker admitted to only an hour of sleep before his early start at Classic FM, sharing a photo of himself in sunglasses and a football top. Louis Tomlinson, while performing in North Carolina, posted a snap of himself cheering on stage in a football shirt. McFly's Danny Jones filmed the penalties, calling the players 'heroes' and saying he had 'never had sweaty palms like it.'
England's Next Match and World Cup Updates
England is set to play Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday, with kick-off at 10pm. The team's performance has sparked widespread celebration among fans and celebrities alike.
