England secured a narrow World Cup victory on Wednesday, with captain Harry Kane scoring two crucial goals to prevent the team from being eliminated against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The match was a tense affair, with DR Congo taking an early lead in the seventh minute through a goal by Brian Cipenga.
Among the supporters were the wives and girlfriends of the England players, often referred to as the WAGs. Olivia, wife of John Stones, marked the occasion by wearing a retro England shirt from 1994, the year her husband was born. She shared her tribute on Instagram, where she was pictured alongside Ellie, the wife of Ollie Watkins. Ellie also proudly displayed a cropped retro England top.
Other WAGs were also present, with Jordan Pickford's wife Megan seen looking anxious during the game. Jude Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn attended in a black halterneck top and jeans. Kate, whose partner is Harry Kane, arrived with her children, holding signs and a large picture of Kane's head. Megan, described as an influencer, wore a cropped green England shirt with white trousers.
The victory positions England for a round of 16 match against Mexico in Mexico City on Sunday. The WAGs have previously drawn attention for their pre-match activities, including a night out in New York City ahead of England's match against Panama. Reports indicated the group, including Ellie Watkins, enjoyed a night at a venue called Maison Close. A bouncer at the establishment recounted that about a dozen women, identified as partners of the English soccer team, arrived in limousines with security.
Earlier in the tournament, some WAGs, including Ellie Watkins, reportedly pushed back against criticism from pundit Roy Keane regarding their attire, particularly shirts bearing their partners' names. Sources suggest they intend to continue wearing such shirts to show their support.
