Irish fans cruelly taunt England fans by mocking Elizabeth II on second anniversary of her death

8 September 2024, 20:20

Sickening footage has emerged on social media of Irish football supporters taunting England fans using a shocking chant about the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The footage has surfaced after the Three Lions beat Ireland 2-0 in Dublin in Lee Carsley's first game in charge as interim boss.

In the clip, Ireland fans spot an England cohort outside a pub - before chanting "Lizzie's in a box, in a box" at the fans.

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The England fans were being escorted by police when the riling moment occurred.

Ireland fans were also heard booing the English national anthem - as new boss Carsley caught flak for refusing to sing the anthem.

The Irish boo-boys were left stunned as Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, who had both represented the Republic of Ireland before switching allegiances, both scored first-half goals to down their former compatriots.

Sunday marked two years since Queen Elizabeth II passed away aged 96 after a record-breaking 70 year reign.

Footage of the vile chants has been viewed thousands of times on social media.

One commented on social media took issue with the chanting.

They wrote: "I’m Irish. These lads are clowns. There’s decent Irish & There’s decent English. Surround yourself with good folk, doesn’t matter where you’re from."

Another added: 'Leave them to it, if it makes their little lives happier.'

England will play Finland in UEFA Nations League action on Tuesday - as they return to Wembley for the first time since their 2-1 defeat in the Euro 2024 final in July.