Frank Skinner teams up with footballing legends on new poem
Frank Skinner has teamed up with a number of footballing legends on a fan-inspired poem about the beautiful game ahead of UEFA Euro 2028 powered by BT.
Frank Skinner has teamed up with a number of footballing legends on a fan-inspired poem about the beautiful game.
The Three Lions co-writer has joined forces with Izzy Christiansen (England), Helen Ward (Wales), Rachel Corsie (Scotland) and Keith Gillespie (Northern Ireland) for the spoken-word piece titled Four Nations, One Chant, which draws on real fan insights and experiences from across the home nations ahead of UEFA Euro 2028 powered by BT.
Frank said: “When BT asked me to help capture what football means to fans today, I loved the idea of collaborating on something inspired by supporters themselves.
“What came through was a real sense of togetherness - that football doesn’t just entertain us, it connects us.”
“As we look ahead to UEFA EURO 2028 on home soil, it feels fitting to celebrate the way the game brings people closer, whether through a shared chant, a shared screen or a shared moment of joy.”
The sporting legends were delighted to shine a spotlight on the important role played by fans and how inspiring they can be.
Izzy said: “When I think about football in England now, it’s how much the game has grown and who gets to be part of it. I’ve seen first-hand how the connection between players and fans has changed; it’s closer, more visible, and more inclusive than ever. Whether you’re in the stands or following along wherever you are, that sense of being part of something bigger is what makes it special.”
Keith added: “Some of my best memories are playing away and still hearing Northern Irish fans louder than anyone else in the stadium. That support stays with you. It’s proper, unwavering. It tells you everything about what football means back home. That’s why this kind of moment matters, because it brings that spirit to the surface in a unique way.”
The launch of the poem at London’s Wembley stadium followed new research commissioned by BT, which found nearly three quarters (72%) of people from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say tournaments like the UEFA EURO 2028 have a major impact on the nation’s culture, identity and mood, while 75% say they are already excited for UEFA EURO 2028 to take place on home soil.
See the poem at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/r_rMqxUIRNg
