Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem Figure caption, ByPaul GlynnCulture reporterPublished28 minutes ago"Cmon England cmon Wonderwall. "That was the message from Oasis frontman, external Liam Gallagher on Wednesday, after England's travelling supporters once again sang his band's most famous song with the players at full-time following a nervy late World Cup knockout win over DR Congo in Atlanta. It has become a new tradition in recent weeks, being belted out after all three of the men's team's wins in the US.

Speaking to the Sun after their opening win in Dallas, the man who wrote it, Liam's brother and bandmate Noel Gallagher said: "Wonderwall belongs to the people, and it was a magical moment between the people and the players. "And he claims not to be an England fan. Captain Harry Kane told the Lions' Den podcast that the first impromptu singalong was one of his "favourite ever moments in an England shirt".

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His old teammate and now Sport pundit Joe Hart said such "phenomenal" moments allow players to "drop the mask, just for a few minutes, of being an elite professional". Figure caption, Wonderwall: 'No words can explain it'While traditional England anthems including Three Lions, Vindaloo, World in Motion, as well as Sweet Caroline - the accidental breakout hit from Euro 2020 - have still been heard in pubs around the country, Wonderwall appears to be the song of the summer so far. The number two hit, taken from Oasis's all-conquering 1995 album (What's the Story) Morning Glory, re-entered the UK singles chart last week as a result of the initial viral moment.

In 2008, shortly before Oasis split up, Liam declared that he "can't stand singing that song" - the acoustically-driven ballad that launched a thousand buskers. But since then he has done exactly that, many times and to great effect for adoring fans around the world throughout the band's big-selling reunion tour last year. 'Song for the moment'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England players have been facing the fans behind the goal for shared Oasis singalongs after wins in Dallas, New Jersey and AtlantaAuthor and broadcaster PJ Harrison, who last year released the biography Gallagher: The Rise and Fall of Oasis, finds the process of pop songs being adopted by football fans fascinating.

In the 1960s, the Evertonian tells News, there was a tradition for fans simply singing pop hits of the day. He thinks what is happening now with England and Wonderwall could not have been contrived. "You have the long lifespan of Wonderwall, then you have the renewed interest with the tour," he notes.

"And obviously, if you've got to put one song on from that tour, that fits. "Then it's just a case of the DJ having the situational awareness to think, 'This is the song for the moment', put it on and everybody just embrace it.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.