Noel Gallagher has revealed one of the reasons why he doesn’t support England.
The Oasis star is well-known for being an avid Manchester City fan, but he won’t be following England as fervently during the World Cup.
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‘I couldn’t get behind that’
And speaking to Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent on eSPORTY Breakfast, Gallagher put his lack of affinity for the national team in part down to his club’s bitter rivals, Manchester United.
“It’s one of the reasons why I’m not an England fan,” said the 59-year-old. “Because when I was growing up, it was all Liverpool and United players [in the England team].
“I couldn’t get behind that, you know.”
But he will get behind England’s Man City players – including John Stones, who leaves the club at the end of his contract this summer.
“I love seeing John there,” Gallagher continued. “John’s my mate and he’s coming to the end of his time at City…he’s coming to the end of his career. It’s great to see him at a World Cup.
“[Marc] Guehi looks solid as he always does…and Erling [Haaland] – I mean, we’re all Norway fans when he plays.”
Gallagher ‘expecting big things’ from City star
Gallagher also looked ahead to next season, which will be Man City’s first following the departure of Pep Guardiola.
Enzo Maresca is expected to succeed Guardiola in the Etihad Stadium dugout, with England midfielder Elliot Anderson edging towards a big-money move from Nottingham Forest.
And Gallagher is hopeful of Anderson and Rodri forging a strong partnership in the middle of the park.
“He’s [Rodri] a Ballon d’Or winner for a reason,” Gallagher pointed out, “and you don’t just lose it overnight.
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“I’m expecting big things from him next season. If we [have] him and Elliot Anderson, we’ll be alright.”
Gallagher was talking after Oasis’ iconic ‘Wonderwall’ became adopted by England as their World Cup action.
Three Lions players sung the 1995 hit with fans in Dallas following their 4-2 opening win over Croatia.
And Gallagher has given his blessing for them to use the song, telling eSPORTY’s Jason Cundy that it’s “for the people”.
England look to get back on track
Meanwhile, England hit a stumbling block in their second game of the tournament, drawing 0-0 with Ghana on Tuesday night.
But Thomas Tuchel’s side still sit top of the Group L and find themselves in a strong position to go through to the Round of 32 in first place.
They round off their group campaign against already eliminated Panama in New York on Saturday, live on eSPORTY.
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