If you haven’t noticed its World Cup time. In 6 hours time its the cross Atlantic battle, England vs USA. Whilst the odds are stacked heavily in England’s favour, you can never dismiss an American team who are still within the top 20 teams in the world. With World Cups come World Cup songs and this year is no different.

Although in every Englishman’s heart there’s only one song (Three Lions), you can’t blame England for letting two of their hottest musical and comedic talents have a go at representing their country. This year Dizzee Rascal and Jame Corden are flying the flag for England with a rap/chant track. Dizzee raps over a blackstreet beat and Corden chants with a Tears for Fears sample. Unfortunately it doesn’t quite work. Although there’s no question that it’ll hit number one, it lacks the one thing that every football song needs, lyrics which thousands of beer swelled men, women and kids can sing at the top of their lungs. Dizzee can definitely rap better than John Barnes but the chorus just still isn’t Three Lions!

Across the pond, USA have handed the baton to Weezer. Those who follow River Cuomo might know that he’s a big football/soccer fan (see lover in the snow video below – brilliant), so it’s natural that he’d want to sing the USA’s football song. Where this song differs is that minus the intro with the obligatory football commentary sample (oddly commentated by a Englishman), the song isn’t really a football song. It could easily be found on the back of one of Weezer’s latest albums. Whilst it’s not your traditional football song you can still see it being played alongside a crowd of jumping and fist pumping American fans.

Have a listen and decide yourself. England vs USA, Dizzee vs Weezer. I know which one I’ll be backing.

Dizzee Rascal & James Corden – Shout

Weezer – Represent

I’ve only just managed to catch this performance but I think it deserves a post. Whilst I was watching United take Milan apart then almost throw it away again the Brits were being aired on ITV. Although most of the press following the Brits was about Cheryl Cole’s embarrassing lip syncing issues, there were some awesome performances.

I could go on about the Jay-Z & Alicia Keys duet but it was the Dizzee Rascal and Florence & the Machine duet which surprised me the most. Dizzee’s had a couple of hit and miss tracks recently but he was on form at the Brits and I’m sure he impressed a few people (including Hova himself). Florence’s performance was also flawless but check it out for yourself.