The Anthem That United England: Three Lions
Discover the backstory of 'Three Lions' and its emotional connection to football fans
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The useful update
- David Baddiel expresses pride in 'Three Lions' and its cultural significance
- He recalls when 80,000 fans sang the song during Euro '96
The stakes
- 'Three Lions' has become a symbol of hope and unity for English football fans
- The song's popularity demonstrates how music can connect people during significant moments
The next check
- 'Three Lions' was released thirty years ago and has since become synonymous with English football
- The song gained particular prominence during the Euro '96 tournament
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Publisher: BBC Sport · Published May 16, 6:24 am · bbc.com
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The short version
BBC Sport speaks to Three Lions co-creator David Baddiel about the song which united a nation
Three Lions co-writer David Baddiel remembers when 80,000 England fans sang the song at Euro '96
"It doesn't bother me that even though I've done many other things in my career, when I'm dead they'll say 'best known for co-creating the England football anthem Three Lions'."
What happened
- David Baddiel expresses pride in 'Three Lions' and its cultural significance
- He recalls when 80,000 fans sang the song during Euro '96
- Baddiel believes the anthem wasn't originally intended to become so popular
Why this matters
- 'Three Lions' has become a symbol of hope and unity for English football fans
- The song's popularity demonstrates how music can connect people during significant moments
- It reflects the emotional rollercoaster that comes with national pride in sports
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