Israel's ambassador Mark Regev jokes he is 'praying' with Prince William for England in the World Cup

— Mark Regev (@MarkRegev) July 11, 2018

Mr Regev tweeted earlier he had been convinced football "was coming home" by Middle East Minister Alistair Burt, when he was photographed leaving the Foreign Office.

The Board of Deputies has rearranged the time of its Sunday meeting to 11.15am, rather than 2.30pm, so the representatives can watch the game, which kicks off at 4pm, when England could be in their second ever World Cup final, facing France.

The Board itself tweeted to urge England on, wishing good luck to "Gareth, Harry and the team".

 England's game against Croatia kicks off at 7pm.