World Cup 2018: Theresa May asked is football coming home after England win
England's astounding victory against the South American team prompted wild celebrations across the country, with fans taking to the street to celebrate after a tense game. Three Lions supporters blocked streets in London and brought traffic at a standstill, erupting in renditions of The Lightning Seeds' classic "Three Lions (Football's Coming Home). The celebration continued during PMQs on Wednesday as Tory MP Rachel Maclean asked Theresa May: "Mr Speaker, after last night I’m sure I don’t need to ask the Prime Minister. "Does she believe that football is coming home?"
GETTY•PARLIAMENT TV World Cup 2018: Theresa May was asked if "she believes football's coming home"
Ms Maclean's question prompted cheers and laughter among her fellow MPs and had Mrs May congratulate England for their success. The Prime Minister said: "Can I say to the Honourable Lady, I sincerely hope that members across the whole of this House will be congratulating England’s success and welcoming England’s success." Tuesday's victory marked England's first ever penalty shoot-out win and secure Gareth Southgate's team a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals against Sweden. Speaking after the game, manager Southgate said: "Fantastic. I think we deserved it as well. We played so well in the 90 minutes, We showed resilience to come back from huge disappointment and kept calm. It's a huge credit to all our players and staff.
Does she believe that football is coming home? Rachel Maclean