Ed Sheeran's Musical Visit Inspires England National Football Team at World Cup Base
The England national football team had a special visitor at their World Cup base in Kansas City last week as British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran paid a visit. Sheeran performed his hit song "Castle on the Hill" for the players and staff during their downtime before their thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16.
Sheeran shared that he was invited to the Euros camp by England's captain Harry Kane in 2021 and has been a regular visitor ever since. The musician, who is a lifelong football fan and a minority owner of Ipswich Town, mentioned that he first played for the team in 2021 and has enjoyed bonding with the players ever since.
The England squad also had a visit from Sheeran before their quarter-final match against Switzerland at the 2024 European Championships. Sheeran expressed his confidence in England's chances, predicting an England-France final and believing that anyone can win in the final, but ultimately backing England to come out on top.
Following their victory over Mexico, the England team returned to Kansas City for recovery on Monday, gearing up for their upcoming World Cup quarter-final match. The team's spirits were lifted by Sheeran's visit and performance, adding a musical touch to their training camp experience.