American popstar backs England to win World Cup
Justin Timberlake performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. PHOTO | GREGORY SHAMUS |
What you need to know:
- "It's. Coming. Home," the 37-year-old yelled. "Somebody told me the first time I came here that I became an honorary Brit, so…It's. Coming. Home.
- "Go on then Kane! Go on then Maguire! I'd be so hyped!"
Justin Timberlake hopped aboard the "It's Coming Home" bandwagon by throwing his support behind England's World Cup bid on Monday.
The American popstar is currently on tour in the UK and showed his love for the Three Lions, who will play their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years against Croatia on Wednesday, during a gig at the O2 Arena.
While stopping short of the 1996 anthem, Timberlake thrilled the packed arena by showing his excitement for England's chances in Russia.
"It's. Coming. Home," the 37-year-old yelled. "Somebody told me the first time I came here that I became an honorary Brit, so…It's. Coming. Home.
"Go on then Kane! Go on then Maguire! I'd be so hyped!"
