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.
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England fans in the Park Inn, in Park Road, Hartlepool, while watching the World Cup clash with Iran. Photo: National World
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Phil Stone was another fan predicting an England win. Photo: National World
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