It was a rare chance to let their hair down – or should we say, don cowboy hats – but for Harry Kane and his England teammates Dan Burn and Jason Steele, an evening of country music with Ella Langley in Missouri came to an abrupt end. The trio had been having the time of their lives at Langley's gig, singing along to her hits like 'Choosin' Texas', which boasts a respectable UK chart position of 12. But with the England squad's strict curfew looming, they knew it was time to kick the country party into overdrive – back to the team hotel.
According to Burn, who proudly sported his cowboy hat and jeans for the occasion, Kane is a huge fan of country music and often gets to dictate the soundtrack in the team's downtime. "He's a big enthusiast," Burn revealed, as he recounted how the England captain had been keenly anticipating Langley's set. The chance to see her perform didn't come without its disappointments, though – not least having to miss out on what Burn described as Langley's 'best ones'.
It was a rare day off granted by manager Thomas Tuchel that allowed the lads to enjoy some much-needed R&R. Even so, they still had to be mindful of their curfew and beat a hasty retreat before the final songs were sung. As they left, Kane made sure to give Langley his seal of approval on social media – posting photos with the singer and expressing his admiration for her music.
Ella Langley's growing international appeal shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. With a hit single like 'Choosin' Texas' that has conquered both US and UK charts, she's winning over fans from far and wide. And with high-profile endorsements from the likes of Kane, it's little wonder her music is becoming increasingly popular across the pond.
Langley may have lost some potential fans to the curfew, but judging by Kane's glowing review on Instagram, she won't be losing any supporters in the England camp anytime soon. His post read: "Great to meet you @ellalangleymusic, thank you for having us! Amazing show, keep smashing it!" It seems Langley has earned herself a new fan – and one who packs a significant punch in the world of football.