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THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

England fans take over Nations League final and mock Holland as Portugal take lead while singing ‘God Save the Queen’ and ‘Don’t take me home’

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ENGLAND fans got their own back on their Dutch counterparts with a hilarious cameo appearance in the Nations League final.

Chants of 'Shall We Sing A Song For You?' and 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' filled the Estadio do Dragao as Portugal beat the Netherlands.

Out in Porto in large numbers, the Three Lions supporters had seemingly already booked tickets for Sunday's showpiece ahead of their side's semi-final defeat.

During that game in Guiamaraes, Dutch supporters were outnumbered but teased the English support by singing the Eric Idle hit.

But England fans had the last laugh after finishing third in the competition and watching Portugal claim the trophy.

Among the selection of tunes belted out inside the arena were 'God Save The Queen', 'Don't Take Me Home' and a Harry Maguire chant that has become a favourite of the travelling support.

Fans online loved the noise generated by the English supporters, Sam tweeting: "England fans absolutely class, they're all I can hear in this final."

Ashley wrote online: "Pretty funny hearing England fans singing and chanting during Portugal v Holland game."

And Jack added: "Loving the absolute scenes of England fans chanting the new Harry Maguire song in the Nations League final when we’re not even playing, the scenes."

Portugal won the game 1-0 thanks to Goncalo Guedes' strike on the hour-mark, but fans at home had their mind elsewhere.

Dan tweeted: "England fans, the best in the world!"

Another fan, Gibby, posted online: "England fans making the atmosphere at the final!"

OJ said: "England fans drowning out the Dutch and the Portuguese at the final."

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