The interview that broke the internet: Kelly Somers on Harry Kane’s viral moment

In a World Cup campaign defined by grit and green shoots of reform, England’s men’s team delivered a performance that resonated far beyond the pitch. But it was a post-match interview that truly captured the nation’s imagination — and the world’s. BBC presenter Kelly Somers recounts the inside story of the viral exchange with captain Harry Kane, a moment that has amassed 81 million views and counting.

The interview, which took place after England’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, saw Kane struggle to speak after belting out Oasis’s “Wonderwall” with fans. The captain’s hoarse voice and infectious laughter turned a routine post-match chat into a cultural phenomenon, unsp