Sorry England, the Three Lions anthem isn’t about winning

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Ian Broudie from the Lightening Seeds (left to right), comediens Frank Skinner and David Baddiel at a photocall announcing their new recorded version of the Three Lions to coincide with the 1998 World Cup today (Friday). Photo PA. England football scarves
Three Lions isn’t about winning at all, it’s about pure dreaming (Picture: PA)

‘It’s coming home’ is one of the most familiar chants England fans will hear during international games, but for songwriter Ian Broudie, it’s not about winning at all.

In 1996, The Lightning Seeds – fronted (somewhat reluctantly) by Ian – teamed up with David Baddiel and Frank Skinner to create the ultimate football song.

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