These British TV announcers lost their minds on live TV when England won a critical World Cup game
It’s safe to say that everyone from die-hard soccer aficionados to those who are even mildly curious about the sport have been following the 2018 World Cup. And when England beat Columbia with a tense penalty shot on Tuesday, July 3rd, meaning they’ll officially advance to the quarter-finals, fans were excited — to say the least. And one of the most memorable reactions to England’s win comes courtesy of former England striker and sports pundit, Ian Wright, whose exuberant reaction is enough to make anyone wish that they, too, could find something to be THAT excited about.
Seriously — Wright and his fellow anchors were stoked. So stoked that they jumped from their chairs on live television, cheered, held each other, and danced up and down. And the extreme (albeit, hilarious and understandable) reaction has quickly gone viral, becoming one of the internet’s favorite moments literally overnight.
See Wright’s reaction for yourself (he’s the one sitting on the left):
Love this country ?? Love this team ???????????? @GNev2 @LeeDixon2 @itvfootball pic.twitter.com/ZYzftSf96C
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) July 3, 2018
Look at that joy! No one can accuse these guys of being anything but proud of their country. And Twitter took notice.
How did you celebrate same as @IanWright pic.twitter.com/rEAIGTwwpF
— Margaret Corby (@mcorby64) July 3, 2018
I thought that was your phone in your pocket!!????? https://t.co/bxHRIQMdHD
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) July 4, 2018
Wright’s reaction might have some competition though…
#Winning moment @ashtongatestad #EnglandvColombia what an atmosphere! Standby for Saturday!!! Details of #AshtonGate fan village online tmrw pic.twitter.com/EUpgmVu0ky
— Lisa Knights (@BristolSportLK) July 3, 2018
Needless to say, England is feeling itself right now.
Come on England!! Come on England!! It’s coming home!! It’s coming home.. it’s coming!! Footballs coming home! #ENGvCOL #EnglandvColombia pic.twitter.com/1DvRXePdJg
— Tula???? (@LeighLeighlegit) July 3, 2018
Even total strangers bonded over their mutual elation.
Our Tesco groceries order turned up as the penalty shootout was beginning. 10 mins later me and the delivery guy were screaming and hugging. Football’s great sometimes. #EnglandvColombia
— Martyn Casserly (@martyndarkly) July 3, 2018
The celebrations are well deserved, especially after the emotional turmoil felt by so many before the surprising penalty kick.
That game had me like...#EnglandvColombia ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/kca7BZegtG
— Lumber Jack (@Po_Ta_T0es) July 3, 2018
Me watching the game right now...#EnglandvColombia #ENGCOL pic.twitter.com/Rc5qqI9NVE
— Chloe Rickenbach (@ChloeRickenbach) July 3, 2018
Oh, and even Prince William personally took to Kensington Palace’s Twitter account to express his pride.
I couldn’t be prouder of @england - a victory in a penalty shootout! You have well and truly earned your place in the final eight of the #worldcup and you should know the whole country is right behind you for Saturday! Come on England! W
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 3, 2018
England plays Sweden next in the quarter-finals later this week. We hope all of England is conserving its energy.
