Who is England superfan Andy Milne? Meet the Steve McClaren lookalike cheering on Euro 2024 national team
ANDY Milne became a household face after appearing on TV during a World Cup match and going viral.
Here we get to know the Three Lions fanatic — who’s been spotted at Euro 2024.
Who is England superfan Andy Milne?
Andy Milne first came to the attention of the general public when he went viral after appearing during a broadcast of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
His appearance was subsequently compared to that of former England boss Steve McClaren.
The supporter has become a household face after being spotted celebrating wildly at several tournaments.
Milne is a member of the England Supporter’s Club and has been following the Three Lions for over 40 years.
On his experiences following his country, he told the i in 2022: “Normally, I would end up travelling with a group of fans to the next game after England got knocked out.
“I’ve been saving for four years. This was the only full World Cup I could come to, because Qatar is so small, so it’s something I’ve planned for 12 years.”
Speaking to Sky Sports in June 2024, Milne revealed he’s been following England’s football team all his life.
The die-hard fan has been to no less than eight World Cups, with the current Euros his ninth.
And Milne has also been showing his support for England’s women after going to the Women’s World Cup.
When asked why he was so popular with fans, Milne said: “I think it’s because my face keeps appearing on the telly.
“I’ve been to a lot of tournaments, this is my ninth Euros.
“I’ve been to eight World Cups and the Women’s World Cup as well.
“I’ve seen no trouble, I’ve had a fantastic time, here in Frankfurt it’s glorious and the atmosphere in the fan park is unbelievable.”
What does Andy Milne do for a living?
Milne is now retired — he reportedly used to work as a teacher.
The super-supporter also likes a flutter, and from his own account does pretty well for himself.
He told the i: “I’m quite good on football tipping on Asian handicaps, so I’ve made quite a lot of money through that.
“If you walk into my dining room at home, there’s a pile of 20 or 25 phones, because you need a new phone for each new account.
“The number of accounts I’ve had is ridiculous. The most I’ve ever had an account closed at is £15,000, the lowest £1,200.”
What have people said about Andy Milne?
England fans have been thrilled with Milne getting his share of the limelight.
One posted on X/Twitter: “Haha this guy pops up everywhere!!!”
Another wrote: “What a legend. Club and country home and away, always with a smile. Love it.”
A third commented: “Living the dream! Just cruises round the world watching football!”
One England fan noted: “Gets in places where water can’t that man.”
While another added: “English icon he is.”
Someone even hilariously suggested: “Make this man Prime Minister.”
How to watch Euro 2024
With the group stages over, we move on to the knockout phase of Euro 2024.
Both ITV and BBC will be showing the following matches:
Last 16
- June 29 – Switzerland vs. Italy — BBC
- June 29 – Germany vs. Denmark — ITV
- June 30 – England vs. Slovakia — ITV
- June 30 – Spain vs. Georgia — ITV
- July 1 – France vs. Belgium — ITV
- July 1 – Portugal vs. Slovenia — BBC
- July 2 – Romania vs. Netherlands — BBC
- July 2 – Austria vs. Turkey — ITV
All the games will also be available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX respectively.
ITV will had the first three picks plus the fifth and seventh picks in the Round of 16 games.
BBC will then have the first and third picks for the Quarter-finals.
For the Semi-final, ITV will have the first pick.
Both broadcasters will then show the July 14 Final on their respective channels.