Euro 2020: Live updates as pubs packed across Portsmouth ahead of England vs Italy final
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The Three Lions men’s team were in their first major tournament final for 55 years – the last being at Wembley in 1966 – and took Italy to extra-time and penalties.
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Live updates as Portsmouth gets ready for Euro final
Key Events
- Pubs busy across the city
- Fans hope for a bank holiday tomorrow
- England face Italy at Wembley Stadium
This is what it looks like inside the Kings pub in Southsea
Kurt Lee, 35, Eugene Sharp, 29, Kyle Ward, 29 and Dan Fiford, 32 all from Southsea.
They are loving the atmosphere at The Kings pub in Southsea.
Friends have gathered for the big match
Friends Guy Stevenson and Mark Jukes, both 52 from Havant, met while watching England win their last few matches at the Wheelwright's Arms
Ironmaster land lady is predicting a 3-2 win to Englad
Carol Baker, landlady of Ironmaster pub in Fareham predicts a 3-2 win to England tonight.
She said: ‘Everybody’s really enjoyed coming to the pub for the atmosphere and watching the football together.
‘After lockdown it’s been a really big boost for trade.’
These brothers are predicting a Harry Kane goal
North End brothers Andy Coe and Steve Coe are feeling relaxed at The Green Posts ahead of kick-off.
Andy, 41, said: 'I'm really excited for tonight's game. I was a bit nervous this morning but cannot wait for the game now. I'm hoping we win 4-2, just like we did in 1966.'
Steve, 51, added: 'The nerves will probably kick in when the game starts, but I think we'll win 1-0 with a Harry Kane goal.'
‘I’m so excited - this is the first time I’ve been into the football'
Wheelwright's Arms staff Chloe Gilson, 24, and Bethan Davies, 20, both from Havant.
Chloe said: 'I'm so excited - this is the first time I've been into the football.'
Bethan added: 'What I'm looking forward to most is seeing everyone's reactions.'
Alfonse-Junior Tourino is looking dapper in his England kit
This is Ralphie-Mae Tourino 6 and Alfonse-Junior Tourino 1 from Landport in England kits this evening. Picture: Nia Mcmeechan
Flags out for England!
Laith Al-Baghdadi 23 from Portsmouth, Josh Airton 21 from Emsworth, Darren Pierce 23 from Portsmouth, Joe Drayton 23 from Portsmouth, Ash Al-Baghdadi 24 from Emsworth and Jack Farrar 24 from Portsmouth.
‘Gareth Southgate will get knighted'
Dave Burns, 35, from Havant, Jennie Collyer, 33, from Petersfield, and James Haycraft, 33, from Bristol.
James predicts a 1-0 win for England while Jennie anticipates a 2-1 win for the Three Lions.
Dave said: 'There's something about an international tournament that brings people together. Everyone's optimistic. I predict that if England win this game, Gareth Southgate will get knighted.'
‘It’s coming home’
Excitement at the Kings pub in Southsea.
Darren Pierce said: 'I'm really excited, it's coming home.'
Joe Drayton said: 'I definitely think we're going to win, I reckon we're going to win in extra time. It's great that we can watch in the pub, it's so much better than being at home.'
Josh Airton said: 'Behind Portsmouth winning the FA cup final this is the biggest game I'll have ever seen.'
Jack Farrer said: 'I got to watch the semi final at Wembley which was absolutely incredible. But the atmosphere here is good too. I am very excited. I have high hopes.'
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