A fan successfully pranked members of the England national football team ahead of a recent match. The prank involved a doctored, or “spačka” as it’s known in Croatian slang, image that circulated online. England players reportedly fell for the viral hoax. A video of the prank quickly gained widespread attention, becoming a viral hit on social media. Details of the image itself have not been widely released, but its effectiveness in misleading the players is confirmed. The incident occurred in the lead-up to a game, adding a lighthearted, albeit potentially disruptive, element to the team’s preparations. The prank highlights the increasing influence of social media and online content on professional sports.