Dame Joan Collins, Melanie C and Sir Patrick Stewart are among the famous faces who have sent their support to the England team ahead of their Euro 2024 final.
Celebrities and sporting stars have joined the nation in cheering on the Three Lions as they hope to win their first major tournament in almost 60 years when they face Spain in Berlin on Sunday evening.
Sir Patrick, Ed Sheeran, Stephen Fry and Little Simz were among those who have sent video messages for a BBC montage which will play during a pre-match special on BBC One.
Dame Joan said in an Instagram post: “Happy Sunday! Waking up to excitement and anticipation that England will bring it home tonight! Good luck boys!”
Spice Girl Mel C shared a video of her leading a rendition of the football classic song Three Lions, by comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner and the Lightning Seeds, at Pub In The Park at Reigate as she sent her support.
The singer, who was wearing a Beckham England shirt in the clip, added: “Let’s enjoy our day supporting the boys, come on lads, bring it home!”
Former captain David Beckham sent his support to the squad by sharing a throwback photo of him as a boy holding an England football scarf.
“Good luck to Gareth & the lads the whole country is behind you,” the football star wrote alongside the post.
Sheeran, who was spotted in the stands at the semi-final, said in his video message: “I just really feel that everything is coming together at the right point. I can’t wait for Sunday. It’s coming home and good luck lads.”
Sir Patrick said he was “excited and optimistic” that England game would bring some excitement, while Fry said he was “incredible proud” of the team as he wished them the “best of luck” in the finals.
British rapper Little Simz also told the team “the whole countries got your back” in her message of support, as British Formula 1 driver George Russell praised them for sticking to their game plan and being “super determined”.
"We're incredibly proud of you" 🏴
Celebrities have been wishing England good luck for tonight 🥰
And there's a VERY special message/warning for one player at the end! 😆#BBCEuros #Euro2024 #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/ELYBvWA1i1
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 14, 2024
In his clip for the BBC video, comedian Romesh Ranganathan told Bukayo Saka that his equaliser against Switzerland made him “more emotional than I did on my wedding day, when I watched the first ten minutes of UP.”
On his Instagram Story, singer Olly Murs shared his journey as he travelled from England to Berlin to watch the match on Sunday.
In a clip shared from his flight, he could be seen joining in with the rest of the passengers in a rendition of the Three Lions chant.
Actor Richard E Grant noted how big a day it was sport as he shared a video of him walking through a forest to Instagram with the Teddy Bears Picnic song playing in the background.
“Wimbledon AND football finals! Double dose of marmalade sandwiches!!” he wrote.
Comedian Ricky Gervais shared a clip from his hit series The Office of his character David Brent saying “I bloody love football” as he kicks a ball around the office.
Alongside the video, he wrote: “Come on England! I bloody love football.”
Presenting duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly said “come on lads” alongside a selfie of them wearing England shirt, while Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirly Ballas said “come on England” in a video of her changing into an England shirt.
Robbie Williams shared a video of him singing “its coming home” as politician-turned-presenter Ed Balls revealed his secret to fuelling himself ahead of a tense football match is a roast beef and Yorkshire pudding dinner, with peach tart reserved for afterwards.
The England team also received support from across the Atlantic as US pop star Katy Perry gave her backing as she wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “FOOTBALL IS COMING HOME” alongside a Union flag.
The Euro 2024 final will kick off at 8pm.
