Comedian, actor and football fan James Corden cheered on Trent Alexander-Arnold as he took his winning spot-kick against Switzerland, before starting his 'very serious, intense, political play' at the Old Vic.
James Corden delayed the start of his West End stage show on Saturday evening to watch the penalty shootout between England and Switzerland with his audience. The 45-year-old actor and football fan brought an iPad out onto the Old Vic stage, where he is currently starring in new political play The Constituent. With the score 1-1 after extra-time, England beat the Swiss 5-3 on penalties in Dusseldorf, Germany, securing Gareth Southgate's team a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
' The auditorium erupted with cheers after Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the fifth spot-kick to send England through. Ms Feltham, a customer service worker from Bristol, said: 'It was incredible watching the penalties with the cast and the atmosphere was amazing. 'It's not every day something like that happens and the entire audience loved it. 'It was amazing that England got through.
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