Why do the English sing “It’s Coming Home”? The anthem that will be heard again at Euro 2024 was born

It was 1996. England were hosting the European Championships with one of the Old Continent’s finest teams and the hope of winning an international title three decades later.the very young Neville brothers, Steve McManaman, David Seaman, Alan Shearer and Paul Gascoigne These were some of the stars that made up the titular British constellation; command of the rear went to, among others, Gareth Southgate. This was to be the year. The matches were played at a breakneck pace. Meanwhile, a chant began to form in the stands. He is returning home.

This motto became an anthem thanks to Three lionsA song satirically and intelligently conceived by BBC comedians. David Baddiel and Frank Skinnerin collaboration with the British group Lightning Seedsto mark the 30th anniversary of the feat achieved by Bobby Charlton’s side and to mock the failures of the national team, which has not added a single trophy to its display case since.

Music that will lift the curse

Because the team, which is now managed by Southgate himself, is awaiting the European Cup final. and under the watchful eye of SpainEnglish fans They are singing this mythical song again on the streets of Berlin.

So the song became a hit. The collective euphoria sent the song to the top of every UK chart.a phenomenon that was repeated two years later and in connection with the World Cup in France, which raised the figure of Zidane. Since then, it has been recurring motif In all international competitions in which the English have participated, the number of fans increases as the team progresses through the qualifying rounds.

A letter in which some details varied depending on the circumstances: The reissue was recorded in 2010 with vocals by Robbie Williams and Russell Brand.never stopped seeking support from players after the irony of their defeats. The truth is that back in 1996, after he had become the favourite by convincingly beating Scotland and Holland, and controversially and narrowly beating Spain, lost to Germany on penaltieswho was the champion of the tournament.

Neighborhood Olympic Stadium Berlin Listen to the echoes of this song, which is soon to turn 30 years old, with six decades between them. success ’66 the real one, whose melody is meant to break the curse: for England to win their second international title.

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