No, England did not adopt "Sweet Caroline" from Scotland as a football anthem. While both nations have used the song at sporting events, England’s use developed independently, particularly during Euro 2020.
🎶 Origins of "Sweet Caroline" in Sports: The song, originally by Neil Diamond (1969), has long been a staple at sporting events worldwide—including U.S. baseball games, boxing matches, and more.
In the UK, it had been used sporadically by fans and stadiums for years before becoming strongly associated with England's national team.
🏴 England’s Association: "Sweet Caroline" became a fan favorite during Euro 2020 (held in 2021 due to COVID).
After England’s victory over Germany and subsequent wins, it was played at Wembley Stadium and quickly became a celebratory anthem.
Even Neil Diamond himself acknowledged and appreciated the connection.
🏴 What About Scotland? Scotland fans have also sung the song at matches, especially during Euros and World Cup qualifiers, but there's no clear evidence that England "copied" it from Scotland.
The song's popularity in both fanbases reflects its broad appeal, not a direct handoff from one to the other.
✅ Summary: No, England didn’t adopt "Sweet Caroline" from Scotland.
Both countries use it, but England's embrace of it as a football anthem grew organically, especially during Euro 2020.
Its feel-good, sing-along vibe makes it a natural favorite at many sporting events worldwide.
No, England did not adopt "Sweet Caroline" from Scotland as a football anthem. While both nations have used the song at sporting events, England’s use developed independently, particularly during Euro 2020.
ReplyDelete🎶 Origins of "Sweet Caroline" in Sports:
The song, originally by Neil Diamond (1969), has long been a staple at sporting events worldwide—including U.S. baseball games, boxing matches, and more.
In the UK, it had been used sporadically by fans and stadiums for years before becoming strongly associated with England's national team.
🏴 England’s Association:
"Sweet Caroline" became a fan favorite during Euro 2020 (held in 2021 due to COVID).
After England’s victory over Germany and subsequent wins, it was played at Wembley Stadium and quickly became a celebratory anthem.
Even Neil Diamond himself acknowledged and appreciated the connection.
🏴 What About Scotland?
Scotland fans have also sung the song at matches, especially during Euros and World Cup qualifiers, but there's no clear evidence that England "copied" it from Scotland.
The song's popularity in both fanbases reflects its broad appeal, not a direct handoff from one to the other.
✅ Summary:
No, England didn’t adopt "Sweet Caroline" from Scotland.
Both countries use it, but England's embrace of it as a football anthem grew organically, especially during Euro 2020.
Its feel-good, sing-along vibe makes it a natural favorite at many sporting events worldwide.