England fans pack out bars & beaches in Magaluf ahead of Three Lions’ first knockout game against Slovakia
SUN-loving Brits are getting ready for England’s first knockout game against Slovakia – with fans flocking to bars in Magaluf.
Pub owners are pouring barrels of beer as holidaymakers sink pints before the big match.
Three Lions supporters chanted “Come on England” before jumping into the water to cool down before the game – as temperatures in the island are rising.
England’s squad are set to face Slovakia for the Euro 2024 last-16 in Gelsenkirchen after claiming top spot in Group C.
The party vibe in Magaluf never stops – and bar owners are expecting their pubs to be filled with England fans by kick-off time.
England fans are adamant the team will win tonight, with predictions suggesting Saka will be the most likely to score.
But Slovakian bartender at Linekers Bar, Lukas Betin, is positive his country will do well.
Pictured next to his Brit co-worker Carla Ingham, he told The Sun he thought Slovakia has a chance to win – even though he admitted ice hockey is the nation’s national sport.
And Carla said she reckons the bar will be packed.
She expects to go through a few barrels of beer throughout the day as hopeful Brits prepare to celebrate an England victory.
She told The Sun: “We usually get rammed in here for the football.
“Fingers crossed we’re going to win. Hopefully we’re going to be busy, we do get really busy for the football.”
The bartender, from Yorkshire, who moved to Spain 20 years ago, predicted the score will be 2-1 to England.
A group of 18-year-old lads having a swim at Magaluf’s beach are also hoping for an England win.
The boys from from Shenfield, Essex, said the game will be tricky – but they think the Three Lions will make it in the end.
Aza predicts Saka will score – while his pal Cameron reckons Jarrod Bowen will be the one who’ll bring the victory.
He said: “Don’t think I’ll be convincing, but I reckon we’ll get over the line, win the game. I reckon, so.”
Pals Beth Widdop and Alicia Clark are also certain Gareth Southgate‘s men will bring a good result tonight.
“We’re gonna win. Obviously,” they said adding that Harry Kane will be the one to score.
VAK IN ACTION
Back in the UK, thousands of people in England shirts are heading to pubs and fanzones for the knock-out match.
And it’s no different in Germany, where Three Lions supporters have packed out the main square in Gelsenkirchen.
Snaps show fans in St George costumes, lion onesies and patriotic hats posing with their pints as kick-off approaches.
People are also flooding Boxpark Wembley – where pints could be sent flying if England score.
Three Lions fans are hoping for victory after a drab start to the tournament – with only one win in three games.
A potential quarter-final against an exciting Switzerland side awaits if England come out tops tonight – and glory will be one step closer.
Gareth Southgate’s side came top of Group C after a 1-0 win against Serbia and draws with Slovenia and Denmark.
Centre-backs Marc Guehi and John Stones and shotstopper Jordan Pickford have done well not to concede a single goal.
But England will need to be more lively up front if they are to get past a talented Slovakia side in Gelsenkirchen this afternoon.
