Liam Gallagher has taken a playful swipe at England captain Harry Kane after the Three Lions secured a dramatic World Cup victory over Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The Oasis frontman, known for his sharp wit and long-standing rivalry with his brother Noel, posted a message on social media shortly after the final whistle, poking fun at Kane’s distinctive voice during post-match interviews.
England’s 2-1 win in the Round of 16 clash sent fans into a frenzy, with thousands of travelling supporters breaking into a chorus of the band’s 1995 hit «Wonderwall» inside the stadium. The spontaneous singalong quickly spread across social media, with Gallagher himself joining in the mockery. In a tweet that has since gone viral, the singer wrote: «Harry Kane sounds like he’s been gargling gravel. Still, get in there, son.» The comment drew a mix of laughter and approval from fans, many of whom noted that the captain had indeed lost his voice after celebrating the hard-fought victory.
Kane, who scored the opening goal from the penalty spot before setting up Jude Bellingham’s winner, later admitted in a post-match press conference that he could barely speak. «I’ve lost my voice completely,» he said, his words barely audible. «It was that kind of night. The lads gave everything, and the fans were incredible. I’m just proud to be part of this team.» The England captain’s raspy delivery became an instant talking point, with fans dubbing it an «all-timer» interview moment.
The match itself was a tense affair, with Mexico taking an early lead through a stunning strike from Hirving Lozano. England responded through Kane’s penalty after a VAR review for handball, and Bellingham sealed the win with a powerful header from a corner in the 78th minute. The victory sets up a quarter-final clash with Norway in Miami, a prospect that has already sparked excitement among the travelling support.
Off the pitch, the game was overshadowed by a political row after Prime Minister Keir Starmer claimed credit for ensuring the match kicked off at the scheduled time. Reports emerged that FIFA had considered moving the kick-off from 1am to a later slot, amid concerns that Mexico were trying to gain an advantage by exploiting the high altitude of Mexico City. Starmer confirmed that the UK Government had «stepped in» to oppose the change, arguing that it would have disrupted England’s preparation. «We made it clear that the integrity of the competition had to be protected,» the Prime Minister said in a statement. «It was a team effort, and I’m glad common sense prevailed.»
England fans, meanwhile, are already making their way to Florida for the next round. Many described the Azteca experience as «magical», despite the altitude and the hostile atmosphere created by the home crowd. «It was the best night of my life,» said one supporter, speaking to reporters outside the stadium. «We sang Wonderwall, we beat Mexico, and now we’re off to Miami. It doesn’t get better than this.»
Kane, who has now scored 68 goals for his country, is expected to be fit for the quarter-final despite picking up a minor knock late in the game. Manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed that the captain had been substituted as a precaution and that he would be «ready to go» for the next match. «Harry is a warrior,» Tuchel said. «He leads by example, and his performance tonight showed exactly why he is one of the best in the world.»
As for Gallagher, the singer’s jibe has been taken in good spirits by the England camp. When asked about the comment, Kane smiled and replied: «Liam can say what he wants. As long as he’s singing Wonderwall, I’m happy.»
