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Headline: John Barnes gets the Wheel in Motion for England by rapping atop the London Eye
Caption: BY MARK WORGAN England football legend John Barnes has performed the rap from the beloved 1990 World Cup anthem World in Motion on top of the London Eye. Barnes, who won 79 caps and scored 11 goals for England, took the song to new heights above the capital in what organisers described as his highest-ever rendition of the chart-topping track. The sporting synth-pop classic was recorded with New Order ahead of England's Italia '90 campaign, with Barnes the standout performer on the track due to his rapping skills. The former winger was joined by the London A Cappella Collective, who performed a specially arranged version of the song before Barnes delivered his famous rap. John’s performance, ahead of England’s first game with Croatia, marks the launch of a new fan experience at the London Eye designed to support Thomas Tuchel’s team during the tournament. John said: “World in Motion was written to capture that surge of belief you feel when England head into a tournament, and singing it today at the very top of the London Eye – a global symbol of London and beyond, and somewhere very few people have had the privilege of being - has taken that feeling to another level. “Being joined by the London A Cappella Collective and hearing the song reimagined, before I got to drop the rap, was really special. “As the country gets behind the Three Lions for the World Cup, I’m hoping that my highest ever performance of ‘World In Motion’ can help motivate the players to new heights ahead of the Croatia game.” The attraction is inviting visitors to take part in a sky-high singalong with the A Cappella Collective as part of its "Singing for England" pod experience. Guests will be able to enjoy panoramic views of London while listening to performances of football favourites including World in Motion, Three Lions and Sweet Caroline, alongside other celebratory songs. Robin Goodchild, Senior General Manager of the London Eye, said: “The London Eye has celebration in its DNA so as the nation gets behind the Three Lions, we’re marking the moment in true London Eye style. Having an icon of the game, John Barnes, on top of an icon of London and our country, to cheer on England, felt like a brilliant way to kick things off and show our support ahead of the opener. “We can’t wait to welcome guests into our ‘Singing for England’ pod experience, where the London A Cappella Collective will bring the matchday atmosphere to the sky with unforgettable views, unforgettable voices, and the biggest anthems of the tournament.” The Singing for England experience will take place on 19, 20 and 26 June as England progress through the group stage. Visitors wishing to take part can purchase a London Eye ticket for one of the event dates and register their interest at the attraction's VIP desk on the day. Further information and ticket bookings are available via the London Eye website, with prices starting from £29.
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