It's set to be a summer for the ages, with England's football fans dreaming of a historic triumph that would send the nation into raptures. And it seems Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ready to give them something to really cheer about – a bank holiday to match the magnitude of their achievement.
The PM has got his team working on an announcement, contingent on the Three Lions bringing home the World Cup for the first time in over 55 years. And sources suggest it would be a Friday, July 24th, celebration, allowing for a few days' pomp and circumstance after their potential final triumph – with traditional events like an open-top bus parade already being planned.
But before we get ahead of ourselves, England still have to navigate the quarter-finals against Norway in Miami this Saturday. And if they progress, it'll be an epic showdown between them, Argentina, and perhaps even a World Cup final against tournament favourites France – talk about a mouth-watering prospect!
As the stakes are raised, PM Starmer is likely to be Stateside for the final, but he won't be around to bask in the glory come August. His successor, Andy Burnham, will take the reins and welcome Harry Kane and his teammates to Downing Street – a momentous occasion that's been years in the making.
The government's decision to consider a bank holiday is a testament to the cultural significance of this World Cup – and how it can bring the nation together in celebration. And with England still in the hunt, there's every reason to believe that come July 24th, we'll be basking in the glory of our heroes.