Frank Skinner<\/a> has teamed up with a number of footballing legends on a fan-inspired poem about the beautiful game.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Frank Skinner has teamed up with footballing legends (c) James Redlund for BT<\/p>\n
The Three Lions co-writer has joined forces with Izzy Christiansen (England), Helen Ward (Wales), Rachel Corsie (Scotland) and Keith Gillespie (Northern Ireland) for the spoken-word piece titled Four Nations, One Chant, which draws on real fan insights and experiences from across the home nations ahead of UEFA Euro 2028 powered by BT. <\/p>\n
Frank said: \u201cWhen BT asked me to help capture what football means to fans today, I loved the idea of collaborating on something inspired by supporters themselves.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat came through was a real sense of togetherness – that football doesn\u2019t just entertain us, it connects us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we look ahead to UEFA EURO 2028 on home soil, it feels fitting to celebrate the way the game brings people closer, whether through a shared chant, a shared screen or a shared moment of joy.\u201d <\/p>\n
\nThe sporting legends were delighted to shine a spotlight on the important role played by fans and how inspiring they can be.<\/p>\n
\nIzzy said: \u201cWhen I think about football in England now, it\u2019s how much the game has grown and who gets to be part of it. I\u2019ve seen first-hand how the connection between players and fans has changed; it\u2019s closer, more visible, and more inclusive than ever. Whether you\u2019re in the stands or following along wherever you are, that sense of being part of something bigger is what makes it special.\u201d <\/p>\n
\nKeith added: \u201cSome of my best memories are playing away and still hearing Northern Irish fans louder than anyone else in the stadium. That support stays with you. It\u2019s proper, unwavering. It tells you everything about what football means back home. That\u2019s why this kind of moment matters, because it brings that spirit to the surface in a unique way.\u201d <\/p>\n
\nThe launch of the poem at London\u2019s Wembley stadium followed new research commissioned by BT, which found nearly three quarters (72%) of people from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say tournaments like the UEFA EURO 2028 have a major impact on the nation\u2019s culture, identity and mood, while 75% say they are already excited for UEFA EURO 2028 to take place on home soil.<\/p>\n
\nSee the poem at https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/r_rMqxUIRNg<\/p>\n
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