Why do England fans sing Sweet Caroline at matches?

England fans have regularly been heard belting out Neil Diamond's 'Sweet Caroline' at major tournaments in recent years.

The affiliation with the song started during the 2020 European Championships, delayed to 2021 because of the Covid pandemic.

The popular anthem was played inside Wembley ahead of a game early in the tournament, and supporters united for a roaring rendition of the song. Since then, it has become a key part of the repertoire of England supporters at matches.

First released in 1969, Diamond's song was re-released in 2021 in the aftermath of England's run to the final at Wembley, which they lost to Italy on penalties.

At the time of its re-release, it peaked at number 20 in the UK charts and third in the UK download charts.

A year later, it became popular with both the players and supporters of England's Women's team during their road to victory in the European Championships.

Upon learning of the popularity of the song as a result of its adoption by Three Lions fans, Diamond said he was "thrilled".

Its popularity has also seen it being sung by fans of other sports such as boxing, cricket and rugby league.

In more recent times, the Oasis hit 'Wonderwall' has also become part of England's catalogue of popular anthems.

England's players sang along to the 1995 tune along with their fans in Dallas following their 4-2 opening group stage victory over Croatia in a clip that has since gone viral.

Wonderwall is arguably one of the nation's most recognisable pop songs, and received another boost in popularity following Oasis' reunion last year, which sparked one of the most successful artist tours in British history.

Following the win over Croatia, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher reacted to footage of players and fans singing together.

Upon the news that streams of the song had increased by more than 50%, Liam wrote on X: "And rightly so it's a classic and I sound BIBLICAL on it."

His brother and fellow Oasis bandmate Noel Gallagher has also backed calls to make the song England's World Cup anthem.

"'Wonderwall' belongs to the people, and it was a magical moment between the people and the players," Noel told The Sun.

"Best of luck to everyone who's made the trip out there."

Speaking to the Lions' Den podcast after the win over Croatia, captain Harry Kane said: "That was one of my favourite ever moments in an England shirt and especially at a major tournament."

England's official goal song at the tournament, played every time they score, is Chase the Sun by Planet Funk.

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