In 1996, during the European Championships held in England, the England national team performed a now infamous 'goal celebration' that has gone down in footballing history. The celebration was known as the 'dentist chair' celebration, a reference to a controversial incident involving some of the England players during a pre-tournament trip to Hong Kong. The 'dentist chair' celebration involved the England players lying on the ground while teammates poured drinks into their mouths, simulating the infamous incident in which several players were photographed in a similar position at a bar in Hong Kong. The celebration became a talking point during the tournament and garnered mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike. The incident in Hong Kong, which inspired the celebration, saw several England players involved in a drinking game at a bar where they were pictured lying back in chairs while alcohol was poured into their mouths. The incident caused a scandal in the British press and led to criticism of the England team's behaviour off the pitch. Despite the controversy surrounding the 'dentist chair' celebration, the England team went on to have a successful tournament, reaching the semi-finals before being knocked out by eventual champions Germany on penalties. The celebration has since become a memorable moment in English football history, symbolising the camaraderie and spirit of the team during the tournament. To learn more about the 'dentist chair' celebration and the 1996 European Championships, you can visit the official UEFA website at www.uefa.com. Alternatively, you can check out archived footage of the celebration on YouTube by searching for 'England dentist chair celebration 1996'. In conclusion, the 'dentist chair' celebration at the 1996 European Championships will forever be remembered as a controversial but iconic moment in English football history. Despite the backlash it received at the time, the celebration serves as a reminder of the passion and unity of the England team during that tournament.

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