England’s players were mobbed by celebrating hotel staff – and absolutely loved it.
The Three Lions were in good spirits after beating Senegal 3-0 in their last 16 clash, and the mood only increased when they were met with confetti, flags, balloons and music back at base.
Goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka set up a mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final tie with France as Gareth Southgate’s side look to go deep at another major tournament.
Before that clash on Saturday, though, there was some time to enjoy the moment as they danced with staff back at the team hotel.
Jack Grealish looked overjoyed as he got involved, while good friends Declan Rice and Mason Mount got straight into the swing of things.
Manchester City’s Kyle Walker also had a moment of enjoying the music as numerous recognisable faces were seen beaming at the joyous scenes.
Next up will be a far bigger task, but star player from the Senegal win, 19-year-old Jude Bellingham, explained why a confident and happy England are starting to feel at home.
“I think we’re getting to that point now, confidence-wise, we think that we can try and take on anyone,” he said.
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“That’s important when we’re playing because we play with a fearlessness especially as young boys, we don’t really care about who we’re playing against
“I think you can ask any of the other 10 boys that to be honest, the work they’ve put in tonight to get everyone’s qualities out is brilliant.
“Everyone’s played a massive role, everyone’s showed so much quality, spirit, character in all of the four games and it’s important that we carry on now to the end of the tournament.
“We have many really good attacking quality players who will probably take all the limelight as they should. But for me, it’s just about playing my role in the team and trying to win the game.”
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