Wretch 32 has creatively directed and starred in the official England squad announcement video.
Southgate’s boys are 10 days away from their first game at the 2020 euros and the 26 players chosen to represent the three lions were officially announced on Tuesday. With one of the most diverse and youthful squads that England have ever taken to a major tournament, It was only right to have the outspoken Wretch 32 as the voice of the official squad announcement.
The announcement video came accompanied with a track in which the Tottenham born rapper spoke on the talents of Phil Foden and England’s young stars as well as the unity and community that comes around when England are in a major tournament with lyrics such as, “on the field, we’re a family hence why we take one knee after we huddle up”.
The video focused on the diversity of the people and characters in England and the England squad, it showcased kids playing football on their estate, amputee players, women’s teams, grassroots referees and more.
It showcased the inclusivity and national pride of the England national football team.
The announcement track was produced by Maestro, featured backing vocals from 0207 Def Jams faceless RnB act Debbie and was directed by Keane Pearce shaw. The art for the squad announcement was created by artist Reuben Dangoor who has created work for artists such as Arlo Parks, Slowthai and DC, his work featured some of the biggest England stars alongside the diverse NHS staff and key workers that make England what it is.
Wretch 32 was the creative director behind the announcement video and starred in the 1-minute 43-second clip, the release comes just a week after the UK rap legend dropped his latest effort ‘Little BIG man’, an album that focuses on the life and mentality of a young black man growing up in inner-city London. The gifted artist also released a 3-minute freestyle a week before this announcement in which he condemned the government and British empire as well as hailing up England star Marcus Rashford.
The artist’s ability to cover such vast topic areas at such a high level of rapping ability is profound and is what makes him one of the best talents out of the UK. The official England squad announcement video starring wretch 32 is available to watch on the artists Instagram:
