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Anthony Gordon’s awkward national anthem blunder was caught by England supporters as the Barcelona star appeared to sing ‘God Save the Queen’. The 25-year-old was restored to the starting XI for the Three Lions’ 3-2 victory over Mexico on Monday, having been left out against DR Congo.

The anthem was recognised as God Save the Queen for more than 70 years throughout the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, but it was altered following her passing on September 8, 2022, to honour King Charles. One X user posted: “Anthony Gordon fully committed during the national anthem for the huge England vs Mexico clash… still singing ‘God Save the QUEEN’ in 2026! We’ve got a King now, lad.”

Another commented: “I’m so glad I wasn’t the only one to spot that” while a third sympathised with his apparent mistake as they remarked: “Can’t blame him, she was around for so long even I sometimes forget we have a king now. ” Gordon was amongst those celebrating at the final whistle as England secured their World Cup 2026 quarter-final berth against Norway, scheduled for Saturday at 10pm UK time.

Jude Bellingham netted twice in England’s three-goal haul and confessed afterwards that the triumph in Mexico City stood as the finest moment of his international career. The Real Madrid star said: “I’ve never been more proud of a group of lads, a squad, a nation. It was a country’s performance.

“It felt like everything I’ve seen this week is the country behind us. All we’ve talked about this week is how difficult it’s going to be in an unbelievable atmosphere against a very good team. To get this win is the best night of my England career so far, for sure.”

The 23-year-old added: “I’ve been an England fan since I was 7 years old. I remember the 2010 World Cup was my first one and obviously in recent times we’ve had better moments, but I remember watching a few tournaments and some of the players are now on TV talking a lot and they struggled in these kinds of nights.

“It was tough because it didn’t feel like we really got behind them because there wasn’t much reason to, and to be part of an England team that gives so much to the country that can give them these moments and nights like this, it means as much as anything in my career and in my life, really.”