The Lightning Seeds and David Baddiel will perform at a special gig this weekend to celebrate England’s appearance in Sunday’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 final.
They will be joined by singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes to celebrate the Lionesses ' fantastic run in the tournament and there will be a performance of the iconic Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home).
The band will be supported on stage by Lioness legends from the past ahead of the final.
The performance, which is being staged by The National Lottery, will take place at Camden’s iconic Electric Ballroom on Saturday 30 July.
While Frank Skinner is unable to physically join the group on stage due to unforeseen circumstances, he will be cheering on from the side-lines.
Frank said: "The Lionesses are playing some of the most exciting football I’ve ever seen from an England team.
"I’m gutted not to be there on Saturday but I know David, Lightning Seeds and Chelcee, with those Lionesses who’ve pulled on the shirt in the past, will deliver a unique performance that celebrates their run to the final."
David added: "It’s a great honour that Football’s Coming Home remains such a fan favourite twenty five years on."
He continued: "It feels fitting that we reflect the amazing achievements of the Lionesses with a unique performance of the anthem at this very special National Lottery gig.
"And very happy to be part of a one-off performance by the Lightning Seeds with a new double act - Baddiel and Grimes," he added.
Chelcee said: “This weekend is a dream come true - not only are the Lionesses in the final but I am getting to sing the legendary Three Lions anthem in their honour."
She added: "I hope the excitement of this amazing tournament, and the success of the Lionesses, encourages more women to give it a go at their local club!"
Fara Williams, the most capped England player of all time, said: “It’s a dream come true to see the Lionesses make the final. The level of talent has never been higher.
"This is a pivotal moment in time for women’s football and whilst I would love nothing more than for England to lift the trophy, the real success, in my eyes, is showing girls up and down the country that football can be for them."
