Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! England Wag’s hilarious chicken tender celebration after Panama triumph

England’s Wags and families enjoyed wild celebrations after the Three Lions sealed a group-topping World Cup victory over Panama — and one stand-out viral moment stole the show, courtesy of Ollie Watkins’ wife Ellie Alderson, who marked the win with a very unusual prop: a chicken tender.

As Thomas Tuchel’s side secured a crucial victory at New York’s MetLife Stadium, the players’ loved ones jumped for joy in the stands amid rainy, miserable match conditions. Ellie Alderson was spotted proudly holding a chicken strip while celebrating the Three Lions’ success, standing out among the jubilant group of England partners.

Dressed in a sleek black dress, Alderson celebrated alongside Jordan Pickford’s long-term partner Megan Davison, who has earned a reputation as the “new Coleen Rooney” among England supporters. Ellie’s twin sister Sofia also joined the celebrations, sporting an England cap, holding a drink and carrying a tray of chicken snacks.

Most of the England Wags wore the team’s red away jersey to show their support throughout the tricky wet-weather fixture. Megan Davison attended the game with her young children, who held up sweet “go dad go” banners to cheer on goalkeeper Pickford. Also present in the stands were Ivan Toney’s partner Kate Bio and Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Ashlyn Castro, who watched on through a shaky first-half display before England turned the game around after the break.

Sofia Alderson matched the casual matchday vibe in an England red top, jeans and flip-flops, while Ashlyn Castro opted for a coordinated England tracksuit and blue cap. She was visibly anxious during England’s sluggish opening half, placing her hands on her head as the Three Lions struggled for rhythm. However, moods quickly lifted after the restart, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scoring the decisive goals to lock in the victory. Bellingham’s father Mark was also in attendance to witness his son’s key assist for England’s second goal.

Declan Rice’s partner Lauren Fryer joined the group celebrations in a matching red away shirt, getting soaked by the persistent stadium rain. After the final whistle, Rice — who was rested from the starting line-up over minor injury concerns and watched the game in a light-blue England tracksuit — shared a warm embrace with Lauren as players and their families mingled pitchside.

Leading the Wags’ Stateside adventure, Megan Davison made the most of her New York trip ahead of the crucial group-stage decider. She took her children Arlo and Ostara to watch the Broadway hit *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* and enjoyed fine dining in the city. The football fan also shared a photo of Pickford’s face on a Times Square billboard, capturing the goalkeeper’s World Cup journey.

For the match itself, Megan wowed in a stylish mini skirt, while her kids wore custom England jerseys printed with “Daddy” in glitter lettering. Before kick-off, she posted a confident Instagram update from a plush NYC lounge, dressed in red heels and a New York Yankees cap: “NYC we are ready for you.” Her post drew replies from fellow Premier League Wags, including the official account of Phil Foden’s son.

The US tour has been a rollercoaster for Megan, who faced travel chaos earlier in the tournament after losing her luggage upon arriving in America. She documented the mishap on TikTok, revealing she attended England’s opening win over Croatia in borrowed jeans and her travel top. Boasting more than 149,000 Instagram followers, she has become a fan favourite among England supporters, previously dressing in a glamorous white gown for the team’s draw with Ghana.

Megan and Jordan Pickford first met as teenagers and married in 2020, sharing three children: Arlo, Ostara and youngest daughter Misty. Alongside fellow long-standing England Wags, she has kept the squad’s off-field spirit high throughout the World Cup campaign, with the quirky chicken-tender celebration perfectly summing up the team’s relaxed, winning mood after sealing knockout-stage qualification.