England fans flooded into pubs and fan zones across the country as the Three Lions kicked off against Ghana.
Despite the midweek 9pm kickoff, fans flocked to pubs across the country, many sporting England shirts and hats.
Some donned St George’s cross facepaint while others proudly waved flags.
After a convincing 4-2 win against Croatia in Dallas last week, Thomas Tuchel‘s men could virtually guarantee qualification this evening with a win in Boston.
Their final group stage fixture is on Saturday in New Jersey against Panama.
Newcastle’s Times Square, Depot Mayfield in Manchester and London’s Boxpark, overlooked by Wembley stadium, were packed with Three Lions fans.
Tuchel made two changes from the side that triumphed over Croatia, dropping John Stones and Nico O’Reilly in favour of Marc Guehi and Djed Spence.
The tie was still at a stalemate as the first hydration break was taken.
England fans chanted in Manchester before England’s second group game of the World Cup
Three Lions fans sported a variety of shirts as the team prepared to kick off against Ghana in Boston
Two women proudly displayed a red, white and blue flag in Newcastle’s Times Square
Meanwhile in London, fans packed into Wembley’s Boxpark, overlooked by the national stadium
Some spectators brought vuvuzelas to the outdoor tables in Newcastle as England kicked off against Ghana
Others donned St George’s cross facepaint in support of the national team, who last won the tournament 60 years ago
Red, white and blue were in plentiful supply in London’s Boxpark as crowds gathered to watch the match knowing a win could virtually seal England’s qualification from the group stage
