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Premier League and EFL best, worst and most weird stadium walk-on music

One song, two very different scenes.

A balmy night in July and Wembley resembles the ultimate sporting arena as 60,000 jubilant England fans rejoice in Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark.

Gareth Southgate and his players are doing a lap of honour when the stadium DJ plays Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline, the people's anthem of the summer.

The whole place immediately comes to life, fans singing and swaying with arms outstretched. 'Reaching out, touching me, touching you…'

Sweet Caroline became the unofficial anthem of England's run to the Euro 2020 final this year
Neil Diamond pictured on stage in 1964 - his song Sweet Caroline has never been so popular

Neil Diamond pictured on stage in 1964 - his song Sweet Caroline has never been so popular

Fast forward a couple of months and Sweet Caroline is being played in the moments ahead of kick-off at a Championship fixture between Reading and Bristol City.