New version of ‘Three Lions’ confirmed for 2022 World Cup

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The Lightning Seeds‘ Ian Broudie have confirmed that a new version of their anthem ‘Three Lions‘ will be released for the 2022 World Cup.The song – officially titled ‘Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home)’ – was originally released in 1996 ahead of England hosting the Euro ’96 tournament.

A subsequent revamped version then hit airwaves ahead of the 1998 World Cup in France.On his Absolute Radio show this morning, Skinner – who wrote the song alongside Baddiel and Broudie – was joined by the Lightning Seeds frontman, and talk turned to ‘Three Lions’.Skinner asked Broudie: “So I’ve gotta ask you Ian, are you going to do a new version of ‘Three Lions’ for the World Cup?

I think it’d be good, it’s an unusual sort of World Cup.”After Broudie responded: “We should have a chat about that maybe,” Skinner replied, confirming the new version: “We’ve left it a bit late, we’re filming the video on Thursday!”Listen to the full chat on The Frank Skinner Podcast here.ICYMI @FrankOnTheRadio was joined by Ian Broudie to announce a brand new version of Three Lions is on the way for the #WorldCup.