Overview
- England published footage this week showing Ed Sheeran performing an acoustic version of “Castle on the Hill” at the team’s Meadowbrook base in Kansas City for players and staff.
- Sheeran told England’s in-house media that captain Harry Kane first invited him in 2021 and that his visits have since become a recurring pre-tournament tradition.
- The Football Association distributed the clip via its Extra Time series and official channels, turning a private squad moment into widely shared fan content.
- Fan response online was mixed, with some users poking fun at players’ reactions while others welcomed the morale boost.
- The release comes as England readies for a World Cup quarter-final with Norway and as reports note midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a wrist/forearm injury during post-match celebrations after the Mexico game.