A touching video of England player, Mason Mount gifting a young fan his shirt after their historic semi-final win against Denmark has gone viral.
In the clip, Mount spots the fan in the crowd and proceeds to brush past security and jump over the barrier to hand her the shirt he wore during the game.
The Chelsea player was smiling from ear to ear as he made the young’s fans day.
This moment had me 🥺 @masonmount_10 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/tzWWlPijW6
— Rem Williams (@remmiewilliams) July 8, 2021
Overwhelmed by the gift, the young girl wearing a shirt with “Belle 10” on the back instantly burst into tears.
She also received plenty of congratulatory pats on the back from the fans next to her.
Mount then looks back, still grinning as fans in the stands cheered him for his kind gesture.
Since the video was posted by England fan Rem Williams who attended the match at Wembley Stadium, it has received over 30,000 likes on Twitter.
BBC’s Match of The Day also couldn’t resist sharing the adorable interaction.
Just when you think #ENG winning couldn't get any better, you see this video. ❤️ #bbceuro2020 pic.twitter.com/XSNrLdUSyr
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 8, 2021
Gary Lineker described the clip as “beautiful.”
That’s beautiful. https://t.co/rzPmW34PAx
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) July 8, 2021
Piers Morgan also reshared the video, singing Mount’s praises.
Fabulous….this England team is a class act, on and off the pitch. Well played @masonmount_10 👏👏 https://t.co/quBdD6zuds
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 8, 2021
Radio 1 host, Nick Grimshaw admitted to feeling emotional after watching the clip.
no, YOU’RE crying into your coffee in the kitchen https://t.co/pWnOe4UlY0
— nick grimshaw (@grimmers) July 8, 2021
Comedians Rob Beckett and Shappi Khorsandi also showed the heartwarming video some love.
This is what it’s all about! That moment will be remembered forever by that girl and her Dad. https://t.co/CBoso1gpt8
— Rob Beckett (@robbeckettcomic) July 8, 2021
I can’t stop watching this. https://t.co/XZZNUxmsF6
— Shaparak Khorsandi (@ShappiKhorsandi) July 8, 2021
Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham shared how he nearly shed a tear too.
Nearly made me cry this 👇🏻 😢 https://t.co/WCJEaWvtVi
— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) July 8, 2021
Even the official England Twitter account was moved.
This is just… 🥺
— England (@England) July 8, 2021
Lovely touch, @masonmount_10 ❤️pic.twitter.com/0A6vuHCcch
Meanwhile, thousands of England fans also shared their thoughts on the sweet moment and it appears to have tugged on their heartstrings.
why am i crying https://t.co/MMnD2Wsxwi
— 🦋 imogen 🦋 (@Imogen_Walker22) July 8, 2021
I just genuinely love this England team. The spirit that Gareth has created is just beautiful. https://t.co/JylpGX7KWe
— WH (@will_full) July 8, 2021
I’m blubbering here… https://t.co/GDdx2oJ0DQ
— Paul Abernethy (@paul_abo) July 8, 2021
brb, crying https://t.co/iZgryvoe2A
— Kirsty Rogers (@kirstyiswriting) July 8, 2021
This is what it's all about... The lads making themselves heroes to the next generation! 👏 https://t.co/JYBJdMCsyy
— Ali Bray (@GamechangerBray) July 8, 2021
England won 2-1 in their semi-final match against Denmark, after coming from behind following a stunning Mikkel Damsgaard free-kick. Danish captain Simon Kjaer turned into his own net moments later when trying to defend a Bukayo Saka cross.
The game went to extra-time with Harry Kane scoring the winning goal when England were awarded a penalty due to contact between Denmark’s Joakim Maehle and Raheem Sterling in England’s penalty box.
The squad now face Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday back at Wembley Stadium.
It’s the first time England have made it to a tournament final since 1966.
