England fans in the Park Inn, in Park Road, Hartlepool, while watching the World Cup clash with Iran.England fans in the Park Inn, in Park Road, Hartlepool, while watching the World Cup clash with Iran.
England fans in the Park Inn, in Park Road, Hartlepool, while watching the World Cup clash with Iran.

Nine pictures from Hartlepool's Park Inn as fans watch England defeat Iran 6-2 in the World Cup

England football fans packed Hartlepool’s Park Inn to watch the team’s first World Cup game on Monday afternoon.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 21st Nov 2022, 14:32 BST
Updated 21st Nov 2022, 15:16 BST

As these pictures show, they were not disappointed either as Gareth Southgate’s team won 6-2 in their opening Group B encounter with Iran. Read more: See Tweddle Farm’s psychic ferret Kenny predict the result of England’s first World Cup game.

Park Inn landlady Tracy Bell before the game.

1. Flying the flag

Park Inn landlady Tracy Bell before the game. Photo: National World

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Lewis Withy was predicting an England win.

2. Wearing the shirt

Lewis Withy was predicting an England win. Photo: National World

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Phil Stone was another fan predicting an England win.

3. Confident mood

Phil Stone was another fan predicting an England win. Photo: National World

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The pints in the Park Inn are no doubt far cheaper than in Qatar.

4. Glass act

The pints in the Park Inn are no doubt far cheaper than in Qatar. Photo: National World

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