10 reasons Bend It Like Beckham is the BEST thing about the Euros

The Euros.

A phrase that, for anyone who doesn’t give a toss, will generate some major eye-rolling.

Four weeks of being ignored by your fella, not having a clue about the top trends on Twitter and being banished from the pub for fear of going deaf – Yep, that’s where we’ve found ourselves ladies.

But one good thing – one small piece of joy –  that we can get from these next few weeks is that at some point Bend It Like Beckham is going to be on the telly.

The 2002 classic tale of best friends Jess and Jules, and their love of the game will see us through, and with that in mind we’re going to take a trip down memory lane to remind us why Bend It Like Beckham is our favourite thing about the Euros.

1. Jess and Jules

Despite what Jules’ mum might have thought, the pair were just the best of friends.

Those two even survived having a crush on the same guy, and if that’s not best friends, we don’t know what is.

2. Keira Knightley's hair

It’s a true testament to Keira Knightley that even with that terrible haircut, she still managed to be a total babe.

We mean that in the best possible way.

3. Killer one-liners

If there is one thing this movie is full of it’s some HILARIOUS one-liners.

4. Jonathan Rhy Meyers

Need we say anymore?

Before he went on to play King Henry, this Irishman played fresh-faced coach, Joe, the object of everyone’s affection…including ours.

5. Jess’ transformation

From muddy football gear to totally glam, this transformation had everyone flustered, especially Coach Joe.

And it looks like Jess might have set a trend way back in 2002 as we would definitely wear this on a night out now.

6. This club scene

All of it is simply amazing.

From the clothes, to that Mel C track, to the terrible dancing, it’s just a complete gem!

7. When Shaznay from All Saints was there

We’re not going to lie, we only spotted this years later but now, it makes us love the movie all the more.

Now that All Saints have reformed, it’s not that crazy to think there might be a movie sequel, is it?

8. When we learned things about the actual game

The offside rule is one of the most confusing parts of the game and a huge reason why we refuse to watch.

But thanks to Momma Paula, we’ve got it down.

9. Jess’ sister

Talk about bridezilla! Jess’ sister Pinky took the term to a whole other level.

But it did provide a lot of laughs so we’ll forgive her.

10. This speech from Jess’ dad

Jess wanted to follow her dreams of playing soccer at university in America, but her family’s disapproval was holding her back.

Until her dad gave this speech that turned us into an emotional wreck, that is.