Editor's note: This is the latest in a series of posts highlighting the most viral moments of the 2018 World Cup.
English fans are a little excited that their national team beat Panama 6-1 in the World Cup on Sunday, moving on to the round of 16. A little excited? OK, these long-deprived fans are crazy-excited.
England advance to the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010. pic.twitter.com/gnY08yY6fY
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 24, 2018
What a win for the #ThreeLions – and we're through to the #WorldCup knockout stage with a game to spare! ? pic.twitter.com/4gv7HdfJh1
— England (@England) June 24, 2018
Many fans, including Oasis singer Liam Gallagher, are citing the 1996 song, It's Coming Home, which declares fans' faith in the team to win it all.
Many fans just tweeted, "It's coming home," but others had fun with it. "It's definitely on its way home, it may get lost on the way but it's heading in the right direction," wrote one Twitter user. Wrote YouTuber Chris Dixon: "Getting 'it's coming home' tattooed on my forehead as we speak."
It's coming home
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 24, 2018
If you’re an #ENG fan open this tweet...
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 24, 2018
ㅤㅤㅤㅤIt’s coming home
John Stones for the golden boot, getting “it’s coming home” tattooed on my forehead as we speak
— Chris Dixon (@chrismd10) June 24, 2018
My Grandad told me about 1966. My Dad told me about 1990. I will tell my kids about 2018. It's coming home.
— Ryan Knowles (@knowlesryan7) June 24, 2018
5-0. If you don’t think it’s coming home. You should go home yourself. And then the World Cup will meet you there, because it’s coming home. ????????
— Reev (@TheReevHD) June 24, 2018
— Kris Novak (@Krisayy) June 24, 2018
It’s definitely on it’s way home ??♂️, it may get lost on the way but it’s heading in the right direction
— MUFC (@JamesLawless_) June 24, 2018
— Elliot?? (@Zurrbs) June 24, 2018
It’s
— Jake Spooner (@Jakespooner97) June 24, 2018
⚪️ a bird
⚪️ a plane
? COMING HOME ITS COMING HOME ITS COMING, FOOTBALLS COMING HOME! pic.twitter.com/HmIvE9aLui
It’s the hype train ... all aboard pic.twitter.com/iqAVPRCbUP
— David A Bermingham ? (@daveabermingham) June 24, 2018
yeah england won and all but this bloke managing to hold two pints in one hand and a flag in the other has all the talent #ENGPAN pic.twitter.com/QmjEkO5Cpg
— chlo (@ChloeStreet_) June 24, 2018
Meanwhile in the Panama Goal #ENGPAN 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/zZAjeoyX19
— josemar🇺🇬 (@josemar_256) June 24, 2018
English team captain Harry Kane scored the third-ever hat trick by an England player in the World Cup, and fans were thrilled. "I reckon (Princes) William and Harry will fight over who will knight Harry Kane. It will be on pay per view," wrote one Twitter user. Another stole a line from Hagrid of Harry Potter, declaring, "You're a wizard, Harry."
Professional. Clinical. Bring on Belgium and the knockout rounds. 😀 #ThreeLions #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/QXSsHNoejq
— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 24, 2018
Love this team. Proud of a first World Cup hat-trick. We keep going.
— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 24, 2018
😁⚽⚽⚽ #WorldCup #ThreeLions 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/c3UDUqL9EN
I reckon William and Harry will fight over who will knight Harry Kane. It will be on pay per view
— Angela Hagaman (@yorkshireangbee) June 24, 2018
— Scott Crossland (@ScottCrossland7) June 24, 2018
Oh Captain, my Captain. Keep leading by example Harry. This is your tournament. ? #ENG
— Lilywhite Spurs (@Lilywhite_Spurs) June 24, 2018
ي اسطورة pic.twitter.com/ezRdK1rdrk
— ععلي ㅊ (@_3li0) June 24, 2018
being it home lad pic.twitter.com/2WBJKt1htS
— ㅤㅤㅤً (@FutbolTP) June 24, 2018
Although in true English form, not everyone was clearing a space on their trophy shelf, pointing out the team hasn't exactly played top-notch teams. "Calm down mate. It's Panama. Scunthorpe Utd would beat them.," wrote one Twitter user. Said another: "What a joke, we're playing crap teams for goodness sake. Be great if England win but we won't."
Calm down mate. It's Panama. Scunthorpe Utd would beat them. ?
— AJ (@iamnotshouting) June 24, 2018
We're playing against Panama...who've never played in the World Cup. Wait til we play a stronger team. Til then though..#ENGPAN pic.twitter.com/h3Gyj30gYm
— Kaori 香 (@Kaori969) June 24, 2018
A good win although look who we've played. Don't think it warrants were going to win the cup as some suggest. Going the right way but Belgium is more realistic test of how far they may go. Looking for progress from england hopefully we will feel that's happening.
— Andrew Neale (@nealethere09) June 24, 2018
What a joke we’re playing crap teams for goodness sake . Be great if England win but we won’t .
— Trina ?? (@trinabtaylor) June 24, 2018
ffs, we’ve beaten panama and tunisia. belgium are gonna be a big wake up call after all this vitriolic hysteria #motd
— Tim Stoner (@stonertim) June 24, 2018
Japan and Senegal also played Sunday, and while they ended in a 2-2 tie, the game was lauded for its high quality. "Japan vs. Senegal is probably the match of the tournament. So fun," wrote one viewer.
Japan fight back from down a goal twice to share the point with Senegal. pic.twitter.com/pj5UmIYS2o
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 24, 2018
Japan vs. Senegal is probably the match of the tournament. So fun. #JPNSEN
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) June 24, 2018
Sum up #JPNSEN!
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 24, 2018
It's got us like... pic.twitter.com/c4UaM412vT
Live footage of everyone watching the #JPNSEN match right now pic.twitter.com/XohpBu0JL0
— Amira (@onclosetnine) June 24, 2018
Those who thought the Portugal-Spain game was the best, I hope, are watching the Japan-Senegal match. Can any two teams really go at this speed for 90 minutes?!?!#JPNSEN
— Liban (@EastAfricanB) June 24, 2018
This is the greatest shot of the tournament by far. Captures what the Word Cup is all about. Legendary capture. #JPNSEN pic.twitter.com/K80e2jm3V9
— Weaponize The Goat (@tyquta) June 24, 2018
how can you not love Senegal #JPNSEN 🕺 pic.twitter.com/kRPDBPP4GL
— Gitau 🇰🇪 (@ItsGitau_) June 24, 2018
this is the best offside trap in history. #JPNSEN #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/d5EbSU8F78
— Farooq Afridi (@FaryAfridi1) June 24, 2018
For all of you who decided to take a quick Sunday evening break from the World Cup because “it’s only Japan vs Senegal”, you’ve missed a great game. #JPNSEN
— Indranil Das Blah (@indranildasblah) June 24, 2018
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