ENGLAND fans have flocked to Basel to roar on the Lionesses against Spain tomorrow — while millions at home will also be willing our girls to lift the Euro trophy for the second time in a row.
Sarina Wiegman’s warriors have the perfect opportunity to avenge their crushing World Cup final defeat by Spain two years ago, and the nation is gearing up for the big match — guaranteeing a bumper day for pubs and supermarkets across the country.
Louis WoodEngland fans have flocked to Basel to roar on the Lionesses against Spain tomorrow (pictured: Zoe and Jen Burdett)[/caption]
GettyEngland’s Leah Williamson, who will captain them on Sunday’s final[/caption]
Asda expects to sell at least six million pints of beer, 1.3 million bags of crisps and 300,000 pizzas, while a million extra pints will be sold in pubs, giving a huge boost to the economy.
The bookies are in for a bonanza too, as in betting terms the match is set to be the biggest in the history of the women’s game.
England are the underdogs, with their odds currently at 2/1, but 80 per cent of punters are betting on them winning.
Coral’s John Hill said: “We are seeing one-way traffic for the Lionesses in our betting, despite them being underdogs.
“They have overcome the odds a few times in Switzerland, so the bookmakers are staring down the barrel at a bumper payout should they win.”
England fans arriving at Basel Airport yesterday were convinced their heroines can triumph.
Women’s football consultant Andrea Ekblad, from St Albans, Herts, said: “I was at the final at Wembley when they won the Euros in 2022.
“I’m superstitious, so I’m wearing the shirt I wore in 2022 — hopefully that helps them win.”
Ava Lambert, 16, of Chelmsford, Essex, said: “I’ve been watching all the games at home so I’m really pleased to be here for the final.
“Good luck England, you can do it.”
Louis WoodSisters Ava and Chloe Lambert have arrived in Basel to cheer on the Lionesses[/caption]
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