U.S. band The Killers cemented themselves within the hearts of England followers on Wednesday night time by screening the final 5 minutes of the European Championships Semi-Closing at their O2 Area gig.
After England’s nationwide soccer crew went 2-1 up, due to a last-minute aim from Ollie Watkins towards the Netherlands, confirming their place within the event’s last, The Killers paused their set a couple of minutes earlier than the ultimate whistle. When the sport lastly ended, the Area was full of cheers as crimson and white confetti shot out from the stage and the musicians started enjoying world hit “Mr Brightside.”
The music is vastly in style in Britain and has solidified itself as a staple membership hit – with some pegging it the nation’s unofficial “nationwide anthem.” Sky reporter Martin Kimber wrote on X, previously Twitter: “Presumably probably the most electrical second of my life. When The Killers livestream the Euros proper earlier than England win they usually hit us with Mr Brightside.”
One other fan in attendance mentioned: “For those who ever get the prospect to observe England advance to the ultimate of the Euros [and] then signal alongside to the U.Okay.’s nationwide anthem in an area of 15,000 folks, I extremely suggest it. Utter perfection from The Killers.”
The band took to the social media platform after the occasion to say: “Tonight, we performed for England!”
England faces Spain within the last of the UEFA European Soccer Championship on Sunday night time in what could possibly be a momentous win for followers who’ve long-awaited a event trophy. Heartbreak nonetheless lingers after their defeat within the last in 2021 to Italy.
