The Killers halt London gig to show England win before epic Mr Brightside rendition

Ollie Watkins of England celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates from the substitutes bench during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match between Netherlands and England at Football Stadium Dortmund on July 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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We've all been there before, when plans go awry and you realise you've made prior arrangements that clash with a huge football match. 

That was the case for England supporters who booked tickets months ago to see The Killers perform at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday evening, as the 20,000-strong crowd flocked to one of the capital's biggest venues knowing that they would be missing out on the Three Lionss Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands

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Joe Mewis

For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.