'It's Coming Home' explodes online as politicians and ex-players toast England's draw for Qatar World Cup

'It's Coming Home' explodes online as politicians and ex-players toast England's draw for Qatar World Cup
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Max Parry

By Max Parry


Published: 01/04/2022

- 20:33

Updated: 14/02/2023

- 11:47

Joey Barton and new Labour MP Christian Wakeford celebrate the Three Lions' World Cup group

England's draw for the Qatar World Cup has sparked twitter into frenzy with #ItsComingHome trending on the platform.

England have been drawn against the USA, Iran, and one of Scotland, Wales and Ukraine.


England fans outside the ground ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 Final at Wembley Stadium.
England fans outside the ground ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 Final at Wembley Stadium.
Zac Goodwin

The last time England played the United States at a major tournament was at the 2010 World Cup. Fabio Capello's men drew against the stars and striped 1-1 in Rustenburg after a calamitous error from England goalkeeper Rob Green.

England drew 0-0 with Scotland at Euro 2020 at Wembley and beat Wales 2-1 at Euro 2016 in France.

Cafu holds up England after drawing them out of Pot 1 during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Draw at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, Doha.
Cafu holds up England after drawing them out of Pot 1 during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Draw at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, Doha.
Nick Potts

Following the draw, #ItsComingHome trended on Twitter following the World Cup draw, hosted by Jermaine Jenas.

Former Newcastle, Manchester City and QPR midfielder Joey Barton remarked at the draw, tweeting: "Lovely group for England.

"Regardless of who gets through. "

Got to be happy with that. #Itscominghome"

Meanwhile Labour MP Christian Wakeford, who recently crossed the floor from the Conservatives, tweeted: "Well this will make for an interesting group. #WorldCupDraw#WorldCup2022#ItsComingHome."

One fan pointed out a promising omen for Gareth Southgate's men.

@GeorgeDukes2 tweeted: "England vs Iran opening day of the World Cup, last time we played on the opening day of the tournament… We WON IT!!! #ItsComingHome"

Another tweeted: "Going to be a long run up to Christmas this year #ItsComingHome"

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