{"id":237222,"date":"2026-04-07T00:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/aussies-ignite-in-england-as-star-whips-out-iconic-celebration-in-world-cup-statement\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T00:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:39:00","slug":"aussies-ignite-in-england-as-star-whips-out-iconic-celebration-in-world-cup-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/aussies-ignite-in-england-as-star-whips-out-iconic-celebration-in-world-cup-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussies ignite in England as star whips out iconic celebration in World Cup statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><b>Nestory Irankunda<\/b> brought his goal scoring form, and his eye-catching celebration, back to England with him as the 20-year-old scored the equaliser in Watford\u2019s 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic.<\/p>\n<p>Irankunda raced past Charlton\u2019s defenders to get on the end of a through ball and drill an all-important goal into the far corner of the net.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>\ufeffGet all the latest football news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/newsletter-sign-up?utm_source=FootballArticle&amp;utm_medium=TextLink&amp;utm_campaign=signup\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up now!!!<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"e5mrwj-0 jpgUYc\"><amp-iframe width=\"16\" height=\"9\" title=\"Minutely\" layout=\"responsive\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-top-navigation\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" src=\"https:\/\/snippet.tldw.me\/amp\/amp-launcher.html?publisher=204500&amp;placement=4280\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"responsive\" id=\"i-amp-0\"><i-amphtml-sizer style=\"display:block;padding-top:56.25%\"\/><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/content.foxsports.com.au\/fs\/electrode\/poster-fallback.png\" placeholder=\"true\" i-amphtml-ssr=\"\" data-hero=\"\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fill i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fill\"><\/amp-img><\/amp-iframe><\/div>\n<p>The Australian unleashed what has become a trademark backflip celebration before once again adding some Michael Jackson moves to his routine.<\/p>\n<p>Irankunda went as far as donning a white glove like the King of Pop in Melbourne when he scored a brace last week in the Socceroos\u2019 5-1 win against World Cup-bound Curacao.<\/p>\n<p>He did not call for any props this time, simply adding a kick and spin move to his celebration.<\/p>\n<p>The winger could have busted out even more moves as he threatened earlier in the game with a long range effort slamming into the crossbar.<\/p>\n<p>He also teased scoring a winner but was denied by an impressive save from Charlton goalkeeper Will Mannion &#8211; who won player of the match honours for making nine saves as Watford registered 31 shots.<\/p>\n<p>The goal was Irankunda\u2019s fourth of the Championship season, in his maiden campaign for Watford, who sit seven points off the playoff places in the English second tier.2<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE <\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/football\/kerrs-scoring-spree-continues-as-aussie-stars-book-cup-showdown-with-matildas-teammate\/news-story\/aebfb03c42b7f07a26f69662b522b54b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kerr\u2019s scoring spree continues as Aussie stars book Cup showdown with Matildas teammate<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/football\/arsenals-embarrassing-loss-to-secondtier-team-as-late-winner-sparks-shock-fa-cup-exit\/news-story\/ff8ef681ccdc2642c315d351e78a9dce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arsenal\u2019s embarrassing loss to second-tier team as late winner sparks shock FA Cup exit<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/football\/arsenals-embarrassing-loss-to-secondtier-team-as-late-winner-sparks-shock-fa-cup-exit\/news-story\/ff8ef681ccdc2642c315d351e78a9dce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/b><\/i><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/football\/epl-2026-roberto-de-zerbi-responds-to-fan-backlash-over-support-of-mason-greenwood-promises-to-stay-at-tottenham-next-season-if-spurs-get-relegated\/news-story\/58863637aeb96b759c9fbbc8617c649c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Spurs boss responds to fan backlash over relationship with controversial ex-Man Utd star<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>In similarly promising news for the Socceroos\u2019 firepower at this year\u2019s World Cup, <b>Mohamed Tour\u00e9<\/b> provided two assists as Norwich defeated promotion contenders Millwall 2-1.<\/p>\n<p>Tour\u00e9 came off the bench and change the game in just his second appearance since recovering from the groin injury which forced him to miss the recent international window.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sc-11i7hbm-0 eUyOEq\"><amp-img alt=\"WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Nestory Irankunda was back on the scoresheet for Watford.\" src=\"https:\/\/content.api.news\/v3\/images\/bin\/0668db15a5bcb5bf2eaa03135fd1d302\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.api.news\/v3\/images\/bin\/0668db15a5bcb5bf2eaa03135fd1d302?width=320 320w, https:\/\/content.api.news\/v3\/images\/bin\/0668db15a5bcb5bf2eaa03135fd1d302?width=640 640w, https:\/\/content.api.news\/v3\/images\/bin\/0668db15a5bcb5bf2eaa03135fd1d302?width=768 768w\" layout=\"responsive\" attribution=\"test\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"responsive\"><i-amphtml-sizer style=\"display:block;padding-top:56.25%\"\/><\/amp-img><figcaption class=\"sc-11i7hbm-1 gSnntl\"><span>WATFORD, ENGLAND &#8211; APRIL 06: Nestory Irankunda was back on the scoresheet for Watford.<\/span><span>Source: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 22-year-old made a stunning impact after joining Norwich during the January transfer window, scoring five goals, including a hat-trick, in his first three outings for the Canaries.<\/p>\n<p>But on Easter Monday, he showed he can also play the role of provider as Norwich ruined Millwall\u2019s chance to go second on the table.<\/p>\n<p>Tour\u00e9 played in teammate Pelle Mattsson for the equaliser before breaking forward and dishing off to Oscar Schwartau to score the winner from close range.<\/p>\n<p><b>Alex Robertson <\/b>also got his name on the stat sheet as he scored a half-volley in Cardiff City\u2019s 1-1 draw with Peterborough.<\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old midfielder returned from Socceroos duty as a second half substitute to score his sixth goal of the League One season, and his fifth since the New Year.<\/p>\n<p>Also in England, <b>Cameron Burgess\u2019 <\/b>Swansea dented <b>Riley McGree\u2019s <\/b>Middlesborough\u2019s hopes of earning automatic promotion with a 2-2 draw.<\/p>\n<p>Burgess played the full 90 minutes, while McGree was substituted after 67 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>A win for Middlesborough would have moved them to second in the Championship with the top two at season\u2019s end put straight up to the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>The Boro appear destined for a playoff battle, however, as they are now winless in their last five matches.<\/p>\n<p>McGree\u2019s side sit level on points with second-placed Ipswich Towns, but the Tractor Boys have two games in hand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/football\/efl-2026-football-scores-nestory-irankunda-scores-for-watford-mo-toure-stars-for-norwich-australia-socceroos-updates-video\/news-story\/6293fe43e6850027bbdf4dd8352cbff0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestory Irankunda brought his goal scoring form, and his eye-catching celebration, back to England with him as the 20-year-old scored the equaliser in Watford\u2019s 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic. 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