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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Josh O'Brien

Who is Carly Paoli? Mansfield-born opera singer stripped off before England vs Italy

Opera singer Carly Paoli belted out the national anthem ahead of kick-off when England faced Italy and even stripped off her red cloak during her rendition to reveal a full Azzurri kit underneath.

The Mansfield-born performer belted out God Save The King before what was England's first fixture since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Shortly after that, Paoli remained on the pitch to then sing Italy's anthem - Inno di Mameli. During this, she dropped her coat to show those in attedance and watching at home she was wearing a full Italy kit.

Though many could be forgiven for assuming she was rooting for an Italy victory, Paoli has previously described herself as an "English rose with Italian roots".

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