Coronation Street aired a last-minute scene celebrating England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, filmed and inserted into Monday's episode (July 13) just days after the match. The scene featured characters Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and Kirk Sutherland (Andrew Whyment) singing the iconic football anthem 'Three Lions' by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and the Lightning Seeds on the famous cobbles.
Scene Details and Fan Reaction
In the episode, Kirk expressed confidence that England would defeat Argentina in the upcoming semi-final on Wednesday (July 15), and wished his late grandfather could have witnessed the team's success. The duo then walked down the street arm-in-arm, belting out the chorus. Due to the soap's typical six-to-eight-week filming lead time, the scene was shot recently and added to the finished edit, giving the show a timely, live feel.
Fans on a Coronation Street Facebook fan page praised the addition, with one writing: 'It was a nice touch today with the added scene about England playing Argentina.' Another said: 'It was funny, made me smile.' A third echoed: 'Yes I thought that as well.' On X, a viewer declared: 'Loved the opening of #Corrie with Tyrone & Kirk - @alanhalsall Most likely filmed Sunday morning before the Tours started. Loved the World Cup reference. Hope they’re filming again for Friday if we make the Final, then for Monday if we win.'
Impact and Broadcast Details
The scene reflects Coronation Street's efforts to stay current with real-world events, with another fan commenting: 'I love the attempts soaps make to give the shows a live, happening now feel to the programmes, even though these scenes usually feel a bit random.' The episode aired at the start of Monday's instalment, which runs from 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. England's semi-final against Argentina is set for Wednesday, July 15, at the Miami Stadium, following their quarter-final win over Norway on Saturday, July 11.
