Noel Gallagher has given his backing to make 'Wonderwall' England's official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, hailing it a "magical moment" after the nation serenaded the team with it following their impressive win over Croatia. The Oasis classic had fans and players alike in raptures, with some even mouthing the lyrics from the pitch.
The emotional connection between the England squad and their supporters was palpable as they savoured a 4-2 victory over Croatia last week. And now, Gallagher, a lifelong football enthusiast, has thrown his weight behind calls for 'Wonderwall' to be adopted as the national team's anthem in Qatar next year.
For Harry Kane, it was one of his "favourite ever moments" playing for England – especially at a major tournament. Meanwhile, Declan Rice described the experience of singing along with fans in Dallas: "There's nothing like that first time." The sentiment is clear: 'Wonderwall' has tapped into something special.
'Wonderwall', from Oasis's chart-topping album '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?', has become one of the biggest-selling tracks of all time, despite never reaching number one in its UK singles chart heyday. It's now been crowned the most-streamed song from the 1970s to the 1990s – cementing its status as a timeless British anthem.
England take on Ghana tonight (June 23) and will be hoping to build on their winning start, all while maintaining that vital connection with fans. And with 'Wonderwall' at the heart of it all, you can bet your bottom dollar they'll be singing its praises for years to come.