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The band were due to perform at the Palau Sant Jordi arena in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday (06.09.08) but postponed it for one hour when they realised England were playing a World Cup qualifying match against Andorra in the Olympic Stadium, which is next door.

A source said: "The band were delighted when they realised they were playing next to the England match and had to get tickets. They even postponed their show by an hour so they could watch the game.

"But when they did get on stage, their performance kicked England's into touch."

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