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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Hide AdThe tension in pubs across the area was palpable – but sadly it was not to be.
Follow along in our live blog below.
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
Liam Stewart, Frankie Jones, and Linvoy Miller, all 18 in the Wheelwright’s Arms in Havant. Frankie said: ‘Feeling sick - but I reckon we’ll win 4-2.’
Abby Hall, 31, from Copnor, Pippa Kearn, 30, from Copnor, and Simon Steward, 32, from Southsea in the Kings in Albert Road. Simon said: 'I'm having a really good time. I was so nervous to begin with but I have high hopes. I think we are going to win 4-1.' Pippa said: 'It's been amazing so far, I'm really enjoying the atmosphere and the singing. I think we'll win 2-1.'
Abby said: 'The game has been spectacular. I think we're brining it home.'
Fans Karl Morris, 42, and Kelly Burgin, 35 at the Ironmaster pub in Fareham. Karl said: ‘I’m feeling nervous, I wasn’t before.’
From left to right: Paul Harris, 53, from Fareham alongside Karen Anderson, 58, from Totton and Cyril Harris, 81, from Fareham. Cyril attended the World Cup final in 1966 aged 26 and is here at the Ironmaster pub tonight in hope England will be victorious. He said: ‘Soccer has changed but the occasion is still just as good. My favourite players are Harry Kane and Luke Shaw. It felt amazing when I watched it in 66, and it’s still pretty good second time round.’
From left, George Gardener, 19, Ronnie Clark, 19, Ben Habdock, 18, Tom Goddard, 19 and Josh Bailey, 19. The friends all live around North End / Copnor and have been coming to The Green Posts for every England game so far this tournament.
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