England edged Mexico 3-2, with John Stones delivering a comic shoulder prank that stole the post‑match spotlight.

During the post‑game celebration, manager Thomas Tuchel paused, alarmed by Stones’ apparent discomfort. Instead of a genuine injury, Stones flexed and pumped his fist, prompting Tuchel to hug him and sparking a viral moment that has racked up over 40m views. Stones quipped, “It’s feeling better now,” in a light‑hearted interview with England’s media.

The match added to England’s growing résumé: Stones opened the scoreline against Croatia in a 4‑2 triumph, and appeared briefly in a 2‑1 win over DR Congo. He entered the Mexico game after Bukayo Saka was sacrificed following Jarrel Quansah’s red card. The win keeps England’s momentum intact as they prepare to face Norway in the quarter‑finals Carp in Miami on Saturday at 22:00 BST.

The bẹrẹ prank underlines how off‑pitch antics can boost morale without affecting on‑field performance, reinforcing England’s resilient image as they advance through Euro 2024.