Harry Kane and five other England players have been tricked into signing a copy of America’s Declaration of Independence – prompting fans to joke that the Three Lions must now play for the United States. The prank unfolded at the team’s World Cup training base in Kansas City, Missouri, where a TikTok prankster convinced the footballers to put their names on a replica of the 1776 document that founded the US.
“I think it’s going to go pretty well,” the prankster said in a video. “For sure Harry Kane – that’s the big tuna that we’re looking for. The big guy. Any others are fine but we want Harry Kane to sign it.”
“England stars tricked into signing US Declaration of Independence as fans joke about playing for USA”
Alongside Kane, Bukayo Saka, Elliot Anderson, Anthony Gordon and Jordan Henderson are believed to have signed the document. The video spread quickly online, with one fan laughing: “Does this mean they have to play for Team USA now?” Another called it “the greatest troll in the history of trolling”.
The incident comes as England fans have fully embraced Texas culture ahead of the team’s World Cup opener. Supporters arriving in Dallas Fort Worth were spotted wearing cowboy hats and boots, according to reports. The Three Lions moved to their Kansas base last week after a training camp and two friendlies in Florida. Their campaign begins on Wednesday against Croatia in Dallas, with Ghana and Panama also in Group L.
Manager Thomas Tuchel is aiming to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy, but faces stiff competition from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in what is expected to be the final World Cup for both legends. The tournament features a record 48 nations.
Thousands of pounds worth of equipment went missing during England’s journey to the US, and two men have been charged in connection with the theft.