British military personnel wish England good luck ahead of Euro 2024 final

Members of the Armed Forces have wished the England football team luck ahead of their upcoming match against Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Members of the Royal Air Force played the iconic 'It’s Coming Home' tune in a special video message shared by the Ministry of Defence.

The RAF band played the tune whilst a game of football took place around them.

The video concludes with the band members having a kickabout themselves.

MOD posted on social media: “From all the England fans in the UK Armed Forces, good luck in today’s Euro 2024 final.

"We’re right behind you.”

Nato Air Command wished their best to both teams, whose nations’ armed forces are taking part in air policing missions.

Air Command posted on social media: "Best of luck to Royal Spanish Football Federation and the England football team in the UEFA Euro 2024 final tomorrow.

"Both teams are also conducting Nation air Policing missions in the northeast and the southeast."

Messages were also posted from HMS Tamar, the Royal Corps of Army music, the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal Family. 

The Royal Anglian Regiment said: "Good luck to the England Men's Football team on Sunday.

"The Royal Anglian Regiment is behind you all the way. You can do this."

Earlier this month, the British Army band gave a special rendition of Three Lions outside of Buckingham Palace. 

The Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) said: "Wishing England good luck in tonight’s game.

"From PJHQ, to our brilliant personnel deployed all around the world, we will be cheering you on."

In a show of support, the Royal Navy has used some of its vessels to spur the team on in the final. 

HMS Victory, the flagship of Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, has hoisted its famous signal "England Expects" ahead of the European Final.

The Royal Marines Band Service also played their rendition of 'It's Coming Home' beside HMS Victory in a video shared by the Royal Navy.

The vessels HMS Warrior and HMS Tamar have also sent the message "It's Coming Home" in a break from military tradition to inspire the England football team.