England fans spot clever London bus destination name after celebrating nail-bitting win
An England fan shared a video of many jumping on a bus in London, after spotting where it was heading - but some on social media thought it'd been re-named.
People found the bus destination hilarious (file) (Image: Getty)
In a stunning twist of fate on Wednesday night (June 10), England clinched their place in the Euros final, sending fans into a frenzy.
The nation erupted in jubilation as the iconic tune of Three Lions echoed from pubs and homes alike, with supporters barely believing their eyes when Ollie Watkins netted a goal in the 91st minute. Despite the Netherlands taking an early lead in the seventh minute, England made a remarkable comeback.
The celebrations were perhaps most raucous among the football enthusiasts who chanced upon the Bellingham bus in London, with some unaware that Bellingham is actually a district in south-east London.
Social media was abuzz, with user @vcg239 posting on X, previously known as Twitter: "I thought it was just me who kept hearing 'Catford bus garage' every time the commentators say 'Bellingham'. But look," accompanied by a clip showing a bus emblazoned with 'Bellingham'.
Revellers clambered onto the bus, dancing and enjoying the moment as the vehicle trundled by, leading some TikTok users to mistakenly thinking it had been renamed in honour of the footballer Jude Bellingham. Confusion reigned as one person queried, "Why Bellingham though?" with another retorting: "Bellingham didn't even do anything?"
I thought it was just me who kept hearing “catford bus garage” every time the commentators say “bellingham”. But look ?????????????????? pic.twitter.com/VmEtk0BVFz
As the video gained attention online, one commenter exclaimed: "Football fans are something else man," highlighting the sheer number of people spilling out from packed bars and pubs to join the impromptu party on the bus.
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Debate ensued with one remarking: "It should be Foden", only to be met with the reply: "Well that's not a place but Bellingham is."
One social media punter forewarned: "Imagine if England win it on Sunday," hinting at the frenzy that would follow. "The streets are going to be packed", added a second, with another chiming in: "Nobody's going to work on Monday."
