Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHundreds of England football supporters gathered at the Londoner Pub in Dallas, consuming over 5,000 beers ahead of the Three Lions' World Cup opener against Croatia. The pub was closed early, just before 10 pm, after reaching maximum capacity with only two security guards on duty, despite fans defying requests to disperse. Many supporters remained on the pub's balcony for hours after its closure, leading to a significant Dallas Police Department presence, though officers eventually moved away. England captain Harry Kane expressed confidence in the team's chances, stating it is "one of the best opportunities we will have as a team to win it." Organiser John Gallivan highlighted the challenges of coordinating fans in the vast US and criticised FIFA for pricing out many regular supporters from attending the tournament. In fullEngland fans defy Dallas police after drinking 5000 beers on eve of World Cup openerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
England fans neck 5000 beers in Dallas pub on eve of World Cup opener
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHundreds of England football supporters gathered at the Londoner Pub in Dallas, consuming over 5,000 beers ahead of the Three Lions' World Cup opener against Croatia. The pub was closed early, just before 10 pm, after reaching maximum capacity with only two security guards on duty, despite fans defying requests to disperse. Many supporters remained on the pub's balcony for hours after its closure, leading to a significant Dallas Police Department presence, though officers eventually moved away. England captain Harry Kane expressed confidence in the team's chances, stating it is "one of the best opportunities we will have as a team to win it." Organiser John Gallivan highlighted the challenges of coordinating fans in the vast US and criticised FIFA for pricing out many regular supporters from attending the tournament. In fullEngland fans defy Dallas police after drinking 5000 beers on eve of World Cup openerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
