England’s recovery session on Monday included a VIP performance.
Four-time Grammy Award winner Ed Sheeran performed for his country’s soccer team after their hard-fought victory over Slovakia in the round of 16 on Sunday.
The British singer brought his guitar to the team’s home base in Blankenhain, Germany, to perform his hit song “The A Team” to help the team prepare for Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
Sheeran also performed for England at St George’s Park ahead of the Euro 2020 final, which they lost to Italy on penalties.
Sheeran’s singing voice may have been just what the team needed after a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory.
Sheeran, an avid fan, watched the tense match from the stands in Gelsenkirchen wearing an England shirt.
The singer was one of many British fans who erupted in excitement after Jude Bellingham’s bicycle kick goal saw his team score, leaving the game tied at 1-1 going into added time.
Captain Harry Kane scored a brilliant header shortly afterwards to make the score 2-1.
But UEFA are investigating Bellingham for “breaching fundamental rules of polite behaviour” after he made a groin-grabbing gesture in front of the Slovakia bench while celebrating the tournament-saving goal.
After the match, the 21-year-old was quick to Reply to X He then claimed it was all a misunderstanding.
He wrote: “Just an inside joke for close friends who were at the game. I have nothing but respect for the way the Slovak team played tonight.”
ESPN reported on Bellingham:If he faces any punishment, it will likely be a fine rather than a suspension for this incident.
However, if he is suspended it will be a major loss for Gareth Southgate’s side.
Bellingham was named man of the match against Slovakia.
In 371 minutes of playing time, he scored two goals, made very few mistakes and boasted an astounding passing accuracy of 88.75%.
The UEFA European Championship quarter-final match between England and Switzerland will kick off at noon Eastern time on Saturday, July 6th.
