England secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in a World Cup match at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City, with the game kicking off at 2am UK time. The win sparked celebrations among fans and celebrities alike, with many staying up into the early hours to watch.
Match Highlights and Key Players
Jude Bellingham emerged as England's hero, alongside captain Harry Kane, who scored a second-half penalty. The Three Lions triumphed despite playing in front of a hostile crowd of over 87,000 at the notorious Azteca 'cauldron'. After the final whistle, emotional England players sang Oasis' "Wonderwall" with the travelling fans.
Celebrity Reactions
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid admitted she was 'biting her nails' throughout the match. Sharing a photo with co-host Ed Balls, she wrote: "RESULT! Are you going in or bunking off?! Great to be back in the studio after biting my nails through that last 15 minutes."
Former Football Focus host Dan Walker revealed he had only an hour of sleep before his Classic FM shift. He posted a picture in an England shirt and sunglasses, captioning it: "Made it to work after 1 hour of sleep. Anyone else on an early start? The music on @classicfm is guiding me through."
Coleen Rooney, whose husband Wayne is on pundit duty in the US, shared a bleary-eyed snap with her son, writing: "Tired eyes...but worth it!"
Piers Morgan called the performance "the greatest England performance I have ever seen. Absolute heroes, every one of them." He also criticised those who went to bed, quoting Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman: "Big mistake.. HUGE!"
David Beckham, already in the US and thus avoiding the early start, praised the players as "absolutely brilliant" on Instagram.
