England stars were treated to a private performance from Ed Sheeran as they enjoyed some time off from their Euro 2024 campaign.
The singing sensation was filmed performing a version of ‘The A-Team’ for the team and staff after a warm-up session on Monday.
Gareth Southgate’s stars prepare for their quarter-final clash with Switzerland on Saturday, and their campaign so far has been less than perfect.
Sheeran, who is a sponsor of Ipswich Town and is worth £300m according to the Sunday Times Rich List, has visited the English team in the past.
The 33-year-old, who has been attending England’s matches at this tournament, also paid them a personal visit at Euro 2020 ahead of their final against Italy.
Ed Sheeran was filmed performing a cover of his song ‘The A-Team’ for the England team.
He could not hide his elation as England recovered from an early scare to beat Slovakia 2-1 in a thrilling Euro 2024 last-16 tie on Sunday.
The singer, who had already been seen in the stands during the 1-1 draw against Denmark, was in high spirits as he joined the fans for the crucial knockout match.
It was a tense start for fans as England trailed 1-0 to Slovakia after just 25 minutes.
Sheeran was present for the 1-1 draw with Denmark in the group stage, as well as the thrilling 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday.
When the Three Lions were 1-0 down after just 25 minutes, he struggled to hide his shock as the nation feared England could go out of the tournament with a whimper.
The images show the star going through the gamut of emotions, from a blank face resting her chin on her hand to a euphoric celebration.
Sheeran exclusively revealed to Mail Sport after the match that he felt England would go on to win the Euros.
He was also asked if he had joined other fans in singing the “hey Jude” chant to Jude Bellingham, stating that he had not but promised to do so “next time”.
Three Lions fans were certainly on their toes until Jude Bellingham’s stunning 95th-minute scissor kick that took the game into extra time.
Just a minute into extra time, Harry Kane headed in the winner after Ivan Toney tipped Eberechi Eze’s shot wide.
Southgate has gone to great lengths to ensure the players have a relaxed atmosphere and has opened the camp, the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land, to their families.
Ed Sheeran has backed England to win Euro 2024 after their dramatic victory over Slovakia
Speaking to Mail Sport, Sheeran also pledged to serenade Jude Bellingham in the future.
Fears eventually turned to euphoria when goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane helped England win the match in extra time.
The mood changed dramatically with Bellingham’s stoppage-time equaliser that sent the game into extra time, quickly followed by Kane’s header to put England ahead.
Sheeran struggled to hide his nerves as he joined thousands of England fans watching the dramatic game.
He was among thousands of England fans who attended the Euro 2024 round of 16 tie.
As millions at home prepared to cheer on England, Sheeran joined family and friends of the team in Gelsenkirchen to watch the tense match unfold.
The players have been enjoying playing padel tennis and golf in their spare time, while also taking part in a variety of fun media engagements.
This ranges from regular visits to the Big Brother-style Diary Room, where they can open up to fans, to playing darts against journalists.
Declan Rice revealed after Slovenia’s win that the camp has a good level of camaraderie and support for Southgate.
“We have unity, we showed that tonight,” Rice told BBC Sport.
‘We would do anything to protect this coach and protect each other.
“We’ll keep going and keep fighting, and what we have as a group showed tonight. It’s an honor to be a part of this and we’re going to give it our all.”
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham told ITV Sport: “We won this game together. Not me, not Harry Kane, not the individual moments.”
‘It’s players like Ivan Toney, Eberechi Eze, Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka who go to left back.
“It’s the sacrifice you make for the team and that’s the energy we have to maintain no matter what happens.”
