It was a moment that would be etched in the memories of English football fans forever - Harry Kane's hoarse but hilarious post-match interview after the Three Lions' thumping victory over Mexico at the World Cup. The England captain, still basking in the glory of his side's crucial win at the Azteca Stadium, was left speechless (well, almost) as he struggled to croak out an explanation for the team's triumph, reduced to a mere squeaky whisper as he tried to get the words out after joining in with the fans singing Oasis's anthem 'Wonderwall'.
The match itself had been a real barnburner - a pulsating, end-to-end encounter that saw England emerge victorious without needing extra time or penalties. And what a setting for this thrilling contest! The Azteca Stadium, with its infamous altitude and electric atmosphere, proved to be the perfect stage for the Three Lions to showcase their skills.
But it was the aftermath of the game that provided the real entertainment. As BBC presenter Kelly Somers approached Kane for his customary post-match chat, it quickly became apparent that the captain's vocal cords had taken a bit of a battering from the celebrations - and not just from singing 'Wonderwall' at the top of his lungs!
The internet was awash with memes, jokes, and tributes to Kane's hapless but hilarious interview, with over 81 million views on social media platforms. Even Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher got in on the act, tweeting: "It’s hard work that singing Harry Kane cmon ENGLAND cmon WONDERWALL." Meanwhile, former England striker Wayne Rooney was left chuckling in the BBC studio, declaring it 'the best interview I’ve ever seen.'
For Kelly Somers, who had been part of the electric atmosphere at the Azteca Stadium, the experience was like nothing she'd ever experienced before - a testament to the passion and respect that exists between English and Mexican football fans. Even during a rain delay, the stadium remained a party, with DJs spinning out competing anthems from both nations.