World Cup: Mason Mount sang ‘God Save Our QUEEN’ during England National Anthem
‘Who’s going to tell him?’: Eagle-eyed England fans claim Mason Mount sang ‘God Save Our Gracious QUEEN’ during National Anthem before first match with Iran in Qatar World Cup
Footballer Mason Mount appeared to sing ‘God save our gracious Queen’ during the opening moments of England’s first World Cup match against Iran in Qatar.
During the traditional anthem singing, the 23-year-old seemed to have forgotten the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8.
The Chelsea player, who was played today ahead of Phil Foden in England’s World Cup opener against Iran, sang ‘God save our gracious Queen’.
The lyrics to the national anthem changed when King Charles ascended to the throne after the death of his mother.
Users on social media were quick to point out the footballer’s understandable mistake, as the correct lyric is now: ‘God save our gracious King’.
Social media users were quick to point out the Chelsea and England player’s mistake during the national anthem. England are playing their first World Cup match against Iran this afternoon
England are playing their first game in the World Cup this afternoon against Iran.
They are in a competitive draw in Group B with all the teams in their group ranked in FIFA’s top 20.
England will play the U.S. on Friday and Wales on November 29.