The English footballers were "excited" by Ed Sheeran's interpretations.
The England national football team enjoyed a private appearance by Ed Sheeran before starting training for next week's crucial match against Germany in the round of 16 of Euro 2020.

Ed Sheeran was at the Football Association premises at St George's Park and sang to Gareth Southgate players on the only day they had a break during the tournament.

According to The Telegraph, Ed Sheeran made an outdoor acoustic appearance at a training facility in Staffordshire, England, with the national team players sitting around him.

Other players, however, are said to have enjoyed a round of golf at the JCB Golf and Country Club in nearby Uttoxeter.

The players of the England national team were "excited" by the improvised concert of the popular singer, which boosted their mood during a period when they can not see their families due to the security measures for COVID-19.

Ed Sheeran, who is also known for his love of football, recently announced that he will be the main sponsor who will appear next season on the jerseys of the team he loved as a child, Ipswich Town.

The 30-year-old singer has donated an unspecified amount described as a "significant investment" to promote his next tour, as a series of mathematical symbols (referring to the titles of his albums) will appear alongside the word "tour" on the jerseys of Ipswich Town. .

"The football club is a big part of the local community and this is my way of showing my support. "I always enjoyed my trips to Portman Road and I look forward to returning there as soon as fans are allowed back on the pitch," said Ed Sheeran of his sponsorship.