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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josie Clarke

Sleep-deprived Starmer talks of English pride after watching Mexico game with his son

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stayed up for the match - (Action Images/Reuters)

Sir Keir Starmer is “incredibly proud to be English” after England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico overnight, which will send the team into the Football World Cup quarter-finals.

The Three Lions overcame Mexico in a 3-2 thriller which had been delayed by an hour from the original kick-off of 1am, meaning fans who stayed up did not get to bed until gone 4am.

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