Overview
- Ross Kemp posted a series of Instagram story videos after England’s 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia on Thursday that showed him thumping his chest, chanting and shouting in celebration.
- In the clips Kemp praised Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka and he singled out manager Thomas Tuchel for tactical credit.
- Kemp also offered informal tactical criticism, urging an end to “silly pass backs” to the goalkeeper and calling for the defence to be tightened.
- England have flown back to their Kansas City base to prepare for their next group-stage match against Ghana in Boston, and Kemp’s running commentary came during that match build-up.
- The videos fit a recurring pattern of Kemp’s viral, exuberant England reactions dating to the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2024, a blend of fan entertainment and informal commentary that often draws wide public attention.