Amanda Holden, 47, shows support for the England team ahead of their first World Cup match by flaunting her ball skills... but why is she in her knickers?

Amanda Holden appeared to be feeling the World Cup fever as she showed support for the England team by kissing a trophy and showing off her ball skills. 

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 47, took to Instagram to post a picture of herself holding a replica of the prestigious award in a garden on Friday.

However surprisingly the TV personality decided strip down to a pair of briefs in order to pose for the patriotic shot.  

Show of support: Amanda Holden, 47, took to Instagram to post a picture of herself in a pair of skimpy bikini bottoms kissing a World Cup style trophy

The unusual outfit choice saw Amanda don a bright red top, which boasted the three lions emblem on her chest, which she knotted around her lithe waist.

Amanda's choice of top mimics the 1966 shirt the winning side won as England took their only Word Cup final victory. 

The mother-of-two sported a sun-kissed glow as she posed for the snap, but made sure to shield her eyes with a pair of aviator shades and an Adidas cap. 

Getting excited? The star also shared a short clip of her bouncing a football on her head, suggesting that her excitement for the tournament was building

Fan's of Amanda were quick to gush over her trim physique, branding her 'stunning' and 'beautiful' in the comments. 

However one fan questioned whether she should be in white football shorts, instead of a pair of pants.

The star also shared a short clip of her bouncing a football on her head, suggesting that her excitement for the tournament was building. 

The post was captioned 'on the head' as she showcased ability to keep the ball off the ground.

Earlier this week Amanda spent some more time in the garden ahead of the Classic Brit awards on Wednesday night. 

Footie fan: The patriotic post was captioned 'on the head' as she showcased ability to keep the ball off the ground

She celebrated by opting for one of fashion's most famous poses, the 'Victoria Beckham leg', before headed off to London's Royal Albert Hall.

Amanda shared a snap on Instagram as she posed up a storm with her leg at a right angle to her body, while wearing a stunning floor-length lilac gown.

She wrote: 'Had to do a @victoriabeckham in this #gorgeous #gown', delighting fans, who were quick to give their seal of approval.

One wrote, 'Serious goals....this dress is amazing!' while another added, 'Oh my goodness! I nearly fainted, you look so utterly gorgeous'.

Amanda is not the first celebrity to copy Victoria Beckham's trademark move, with the likes of Kourtney Kardashian trying it in the past.

Copying Posh Spice! Amanda shared a snap on Instagram as she posed up a storm with her leg at a right angle to her body, while wearing a stunning floor-length lilac gown