With the services of one of the nation's most popular bands enlisted, the song for the Three Lions' 1990 campaign was a big hit 28 years ago
The news that England will not have an official World Cup song for Russia 2018 will be a bitter pill to swallow for some fans in the lead up to this summer's showpiece, but thankfully they can soothe any lingering disappointment with a decidedly rich back catalogue of tournament tunes.
One of the most memorable England World Cup anthems was born 28 years ago as the Three Lions were gearing up for Italia '90, with the familiar synth-pop tones of English band New Order providing an optimistic campaign soundtrack for Bobby Robson's team.