Ant and Dec make tantalising vow if England win the World Cup as fans sent into meltdown
The 2002 track served as England’s official World Cup anthem that year
Beloved Geordie television duo Ant and Dec have made a tantalising offer to their 5.4 million Instagram followers ahead of tonight’s World Cup semi-final clash.
Posting a clip from their original music video, the pair wrote: “Come on @england! Bring it home… and we’ll remake this video?”
The 2002 track served as England’s official World Cup anthem that year, climbing into the top three of the UK charts.
Supporters responded enthusiastically to the proposal, with one fan declaring: “This banger needs remaking.”
Ant and Dec vowed to recreate the track
Another follower suggested the presenters should commit to filming a new version simply for reaching the final, adding: “Which we will of course…”
The song remains a staple at fan zones across the country during major tournaments, with supporters of a certain generation still able to recite its lyrics from memory.
Thomas Tuchel’s squad has navigated a turbulent path to reach this stage, with each knockout round testing their resolve.
Their last-16 encounter with DR Congo saw England fall behind before recovering to secure a 2-1 victory.
The song remains a staple at fan zones across the country during major tournaments
The quarter-final against Mexico at the Azteca proved even more challenging, with the team forced to battle through much of the match a man down yet still emerging victorious.
Saturday’s meeting with Norway appeared to be slipping away when England trailed 1-0, but Jude Bellingham struck twice to complete a dramatic turnaround and seal their semi-final berth.
The achievement marks England’s return to the final four for the first time since 2018, when Croatia ended their hopes in extra time at the same stage in Russia.
The original promotional video remains a nostalgic favourite among England supporters, featuring Ant impersonating then-manager Sven-Göran Eriksson.
Ant and Dec have been familiar faces on screens for decades | ITV
The comedic premise sees the pair lamenting the expense of attending the tournament before hatching a scheme to steal the clothes of Eriksson and his assistant Tord Grip, hoping to sneak in disguised as the coaching staff.
Their cover is blown when they’re called upon to direct players through tactical drills, with predictably chaotic results.
The track’s most memorable passage rattles through the 2002 squad: “It’s Neville to Campbell, Campbell to Rio, Rio to Scholesy, Scholesy Gerrard. Gerrard to Beckham, Beckham to Heskey. Heskey to Owen to Nodd, 5-1.”
Fans have suggested any remake could update the lyrics to feature the current England players.
England now face their fiercest rivals in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi and Argentina the final obstacle before a potential showdown with Spain in the final.
The encounter promises to be a combustible affair between two nations whose footballing rivalry extends well beyond the pitch.
Victory would bring England within touching distance of ending six decades of major tournament heartache.Millions across the country are expected to tune in for the semi-final, with Newcastle’s fan zone expanding its capacity to 3,000 and installing a massive screen to accommodate supporters.The match represents a chance to avenge the 2018 semi-final defeat, though this time the opposition wears blue and white rather than Croatia’s red and white checks.
