ENGLAND are hoping to be the A Team at the World Cup after Ed Sheeran performed a secret gig at their Kansas City HQ.
The footie fan visited the lush camp earlier in the tournament with Thomas Tuchel‘s side now preparing to face Norway in the quarter-finals.
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Ed Sheeran put on a private gig for the England World Cup squad Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
He visited the Kansas City HQ to see the players Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
Ipswich fan Sheeran has a strong relationship with captain Harry Kane Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
He posed for pics with the group Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
Sheeran, 35, joined up with the squad once again having given a private set to the Three Lions in the past.
And captain Harry Kane made everyone Happier by sorting this treat with the famous Ipswich supporter.
The Brit explained: “In 2021 [for Euro 2020] Harry got me down for the camp and then I met everyone, and I’ve just been to every one since.
“It’s been great, it’s been a nice little tradition.
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“Since the first time I played for the lads in 2021 we’ve bonded, so it’s never a tough crowd.”
Clips of Sheeran playing guitar and singing by the team pool were uploaded to England‘s latest Extra Time YouTube video.
He was recorded embracing some of the players including skipper Kane and Morgan Rogers.
Dressed in a plain white shirt and black shorts, a sweaty Sheeran chatted away to Anthony Gordon.
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Three Lions stars chilled out by their luxury pool and watched Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
They then posed next to the musician Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
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Looking like the Perfect Duet next to Gordon, Sheeran also rocked a black watch and hung out with Bukayo Saka at the luxury hideout.
He treated the Meadowbrook hotel to an acoustic version of Castle on the Hill with many sat watching.
Leaning back, Eyes Closed, he put on an impressive singsong for All of the Stars.
Players and staff enjoyed his presence and gave him a warm round of applause.
Beautiful People Ivan Toney, Djed Spence, and Elliot Anderson chilled out topless, clapping Sheeran during their downtime.
Nico O’Reilly, James Trafford, and Ollie Watkins are all recorded sat out listening as well.
But they are hoping to keep any Bad Habits away as they seek to progress to the semis.
And Sheeran thinks they can help power the country through the knockouts.
Sheeran is predicting England to get to the final Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
He hung out with Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
The Meadowbrook Hotel was treated to his acoustic set Credit: http://www.youtube.com/@england
He believes the famous World Cup trophy is saying: Take Me Back to London.
And Thinking Out Loud, he said: “I think it’ll be an England-France final. I think when you get to the final anyone can win and I think it will be us.”
Sheeran also took a Photograph with Reece James, John Stones, Dean Henderson, and Declan Rice.
Others were around him including goalie Jordan Pickford.
England will now be aiming to send Shivers down their rivals’ spines with another strong showing.
