Justin Timberlake Backs England In World Cup And People Love It: 'It's Coming Home'
Justin Timberlake took the 2018 FIFA World Cup excitement to new heights on Monday by showing support for England during a concert in London.
While performing at the 02 Arena during his “Man of the Woods” tour, Timberlake shouted, “It’s coming home!”
Yes it is Justin. YES IT IS. #ITSCOMINGHOME #WorldCup #ThreeLions @jtimberlake @HKane @HarryMaguire93 @england pic.twitter.com/PI12WP7UVm
— The O2 (@TheO2) July 9, 2018
Fans loved that Timberlake said “It’s coming home,” a phrase that stems from England’s participation in the UEFA European Championship in England in 1996. That soccer tournament featured the tagline “Football Comes Home,” which was a nod to modern game having been invented in England. That phrase inspired comedy duo Frank Skinner and David Baddiel to partner with the band The Lightning Seeds to write “Three Lions (It’s Coming Home)” ― a song that became an anthem for English soccer fans.
The song has been so prevalent in England this year due to World Cup mania that it topped Spotify charts with over 1 million plays, according to the streaming service. It has also entered full-fledged meme status and is popping up in movies and TV shows.
This is the third time that England has reached the World Cup semifinals. The team is set to play Croatia on Wednesday.
England supporters and Timberlake fans went wild when the singer used the phrase:
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@jtimberlake belieeeves! It’s Coming Home!! pic.twitter.com/h50ATGM1SH
— Tommy Hotspur (@tommyhotspur24) July 10, 2018
Justin timberlake chanting its coming home at his concert in London is 🔥
— Amelia Brown (@Milly_brown_) July 10, 2018
When @jtimberlake sings Its Coming Home , it's coming home for sure #ITSCOMINGHOME
— 🌹RACHAEL.J 💜 (@Rachy_EJ) July 10, 2018
Justin timberlake just said It’s Coming Home in the middle of the gig. The O2 just lost its shit 🤣
— Jen (@JenFFC) July 9, 2018
You know you’re big time @England @HKane when @jtimberlake shouts you out & does a shot to you on his #MOTWTour #itscominghome
— Eleanor Bowe (@elebowe89) July 9, 2018
When @jtimberlake is singing It’s Coming Home you know it is! #jt #ItsCominHome pic.twitter.com/UCXerOkajS
— Tommy Hotspur (@tommyhotspur24) July 10, 2018
My favourite man saying my favourite 3 words ever tonight, you’re the man and you’re right, it’s coming home @jtimberlake x
— Matt Mallender (@MattMallender) July 10, 2018
Yes @jtimberlake ! HE BELIEVES!! ITS COMING HOME 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZLgzjd9TIb
— thømas e. brown 🎼🎚 (@tom24hourmusic) July 10, 2018
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