England's dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Mexico was not just celebrated on the pitch. It also sparked a nationwide meme fest online, with fans joking that Monday's productivity had officially been cancelled.
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As Thomas Tuchel's side battled back with 10 men to book a place in the quarter-finals, social media quickly filled with posts about bleary-eyed supporters calling in sick after staying awake through the early hours to watch the nail-biting contest.
Fueling the celebrations further was Jude Bellingham himself, who cheekily encouraged supporters to skip work and school to savour the historic night.
'Text your bosses you're not coming'
Bellingham, who scored twice in England's memorable victory at the Azteca Stadium, described the win as the proudest moment of his England career before delivering a message that instantly resonated with supporters.
"Text your bosses and tell them you're not coming in, as simple as that," the Real Madrid midfielder said after the match.
