There is always a place in English football culture for a singalong. Anthems, half-serious chants and hopeful summer soundtracks tend to follow every major tournament cycle. But this one appears to be aiming for something warmer.
That gives the song a different feel. It is not just a wink back to Euro 2012; it looks more like an attempt to reconnect football fandom with community spirit.
Baker’s comments make clear that this is as much about Kamara the person as Kamara the singer. “It was so sad to hear about Kammy's diagnosis, and hopefully we can get the song back out there for the public because he's an absolute diamond, such a lovely guy and great to work with,” Baker says.
Reports have previously said Kamara, now in his late 60s, has been dealing with speech apraxia, and that context gives the revival real emotional weight. For many supporters, he remains one of the game’s most beloved broadcasters: warm, funny and never far from the centre of football’s national conversation.
The strongest part of the story may be where the money is expected to go. Baker says the release is intended to support good causes as well as lift spirits. “It's exciting to see the potential we've got and to raise money for some wonderful charities,” he says.
That is what could give this remix life beyond novelty. With England building toward World Cup 2026, the next thing to watch is whether supporters embrace it as an unofficial tournament song - and whether that goodwill can turn into something meaningful for both Kamara and the charities involved.