Unforgiven Shakers release England football anthem to support breast cancer charities

Unforgiven Shakers have released Behind the Goal (Come on England), a pop track tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the band’s England football roots. All proceeds from the song will go to breast cancer charities, following the songwriter’s partner’s two-year treatment for aggressive breast cancer. Why it matters: - Behind the Goal (Come on England) turns a football anthem into a charity release. - All money made from the track will support breast cancer charities. - The release ties a major sporting moment to a personal cancer experience. What happened: - Unforgiven Shakers released Behind the Goal (Come on England) in pop format. - The track is out now. - The song arrives as the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals get underway. - The band released the track with the ISRC code GX5FG2100015. The details: - The song was inspired by Three Lions and by family memories of England’s 1966 run. - The songwriter said his father and uncle were in the Wembley stand behind the goal for the 1966 semi-final and final. - The songwriter said the track was written out of a love of England football. - The songwriter said his partner has just gone through two years of life-saving treatment for aggressive breast cancer. - The release will send all money made through the track to breast cancer charities. - The band says its music is meant to highlight relatable and common issues in society through catchy, memorable and anthemic songs. - Unforgiven Shakers describe their name as a reference to people who shake up the planet with good intentions but sometimes unforeseen consequences. - The band cites influences including The Clash, The Cure, Stone Roses, Ben Folds, Primal Scream and Happy Mondays. - The release includes links to the band’s YouTube channel and TikTok account . - Contact for the release is mark.wardappleshaw@gmail.com. Between the lines: - The charity angle gives the song a purpose beyond fan culture and radio play. - The personal backstory adds emotional weight and may help the track connect with listeners beyond England supporters. - The timing during World Cup coverage gives the release a built-in audience. What’s next: - The track is available now for listeners and supporters. - Any proceeds generated by the song will flow to breast cancer charities as the release is played and sold. - The band is likely to lean on the football anthem framing as tournament attention builds. The bottom line: - Behind the Goal (Come on England) is a World Cup-season anthem with a charity mission and a deeply personal reason for existing.