da lvbet： Jude Bellingham gained the most Instagram followers en route to Euro 2024 final with Harry Kane barely scraping into the top 10.
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England in Euro 2024 finalEnglish players' popularity soars on InstagramBellingham gets the maximum attentionWHAT HAPPENED?
After a few lacklustre group stage performances, the Three Lions are finally beginning to roar in Germany. They scripted a terrific comeback against the Netherlands in the semi-final, thanks to an elegant 90th-minute finish from Ollie Watkins, and are now set to face a marauding Spanish side in the summit clash.
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Although the English players are cautious after the Wembley heartbreak to Italy three years ago, the British fans are whipping up the frenzy both on the streets and on social media. This surge in online activity is particularly evident on Instagram, where several English players have seen their follower counts skyrocket during the tournament.
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According toLive Football Tickets, leading the charge on Instagram is Bellingham, who has emerged as a fan favourite. Since his inclusion in England's final 26-man squad for Euro 2024, Bellingham's follower count has exploded, increasing by an astonishing 1.6 million. Phil Foden ranks second in follower growth during the tournament. The Manchester City midfielder has gained an impressive 414,000 new followers over the past 30 days. Cole Palmer has also enjoyed a substantial boost in his Instagram following as the young forward has seen his followers increase by 393,000. Kobbie Mainoo and Saka are in the fourth and fifth spot, respectively with an increase of 2333,000 and 171,000 followers. While many of his teammates have seen significant increases in their social media following, England captain Kane has experienced a more modest growth with just 103,860 new followers during the tournament, placing him in the tenth spot.
England Players With The Biggest Influx of New Followers
RankNameIncrease in last 30 days1Jude Bellingham1,603,0802Phil Foden414,9003Cole Palmer393,0304Kobbie Mainoo233,5205Bukayo Saka171,4506Trent Alexander-Arnold146,2207Ivan Toney135,3608Declan Rice115,5309Eberechi Eze106,86010Harry Kane103,860.Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT?
As England prepare to face Spain in the Euro 2024 final, the anticipation continues to build. The team is keen to avoid a repeat of their 2021 Wembley heartbreak against Italy, and their recent form suggests they are well-equipped to challenge the Spanish side in Berlin on Sunday.