Ahead of England's first Euros game against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, both local police and the German ambassador have urged England fans not to sing 'Ten German Bombers' or any other war-related songs. The police chief's appeal comes as fans gather in Gelsenkirchen, Essen, and Düsseldorf, enjoying the atmosphere and preparing for the match. The chant, which references World War II, has been a point of contention, with authorities warning that it could cause offense and damage England's reputation. LBC listeners have debated the issue, with some attributing it to moronic behaviour.
'Please don't take me home!': England fans descend on pubs in Gelsenkirchen, Essen and Düsseldorf to chant, drink lager and prepare for the first match of Euro 2024 - but there's no sign of Serbian fans yet https://t.co/3Ha7X4XKpZ https://t.co/5LjFJcKRLy
'Anyone who claims this is a particularly English problem is being trendily anti-English.' 'The game seems to attract a lot of moronic behaviour.' LBC listeners debate after German police warn England fans not to sing 10 German Bombers at the Euros. https://t.co/mq7bID2ppY
'Ten German Bombers' England fans will arrive in Germany for #Euro2024 with the host nation’s police appealing for them not to sing about a war that ended almost 80 years ago. @RSooty73 explores the history of a chant that could shame them this summer.
England fans have been taking in the atmosphere in Gelsenkirchen more than 24 hours before their Euros opener against Serbia ✍️ @paulbyrnemirror and @andylines https://t.co/cp4uRD2dTL https://t.co/3Bjq9elBVn
England kick off their #EURO2024 campaign tomorrow in Gelsenkirchen. The local chief of police has appealed for fans not to sing 'Ten German Bombers' or any other war-related songs. Will his call be heeded? ⬇️ https://t.co/rwX0swW8rj
'Don't go and insult the host country' German ambassador warns against fans singing 'Ten German Bombers' at Euros https://t.co/Oe5Bb7nEl9
Don't sing 'ten German bombers,' police warn England fans ahead first Euros game against Serbia https://t.co/2mJICP2w3f