'It's bringing her real joy' - Three-year-old Boston girl undergoing treatment after bone marrow transplant stays up late to watch England take on Mexico in World Cup
A three-year-old girl from Boston undergoing treatment following a bone marrow transplant was among those cheering on England during the early hours of this morning (Monday, July 6).
Daisy Brown watched England defeat Mexico 3-2 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from Sheffield Children’s Hospital, staying up late for the delayed 2am kick-off.
In 2025, following issues from birth, Daisy was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a cancer that affects the bone marrow. Her treatment to date has included chemotherapy and, in September, a bone marrow transplant.
Daisy is currently undergoing experimental treatment for a rare bone marrow transplant complication called TA-TMA (Transplant-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy).
It involves her having intravenous therapy every six hours for two-and-a-half hours for 21 consecutive days.
She has watched all of England’s matches in the tournament so far, the most recent ones in hospital.
Ahead of England’s clash with Mexico, she made a poster and flags for all of the medical staff.
Mum Michaela said: “She was singing ‘It's Coming Home’ the whole match and ‘Vindaloo’ at the end, which is her favourite at the moment.
“She has also been playing football with all doctors and nurses on the ward at every opportunity she gets.”
“It’s bringing her real joy in an understandably difficult, three-week admission, giving us something to look forward to,” she added.