It was already the most expensive World Cup in history - and now England fans face a wallet-busting 5,000-mile odyssey through North America.

It was already the most expensive World Cup in history - and now England fans face a wallet-busting 5,000-mile odyssey through North America.

Some England fans who watched the win against Panama in New Jersey now must travel the 900 miles to Georgia for the clash with DR Congo - that's a gruelling 15-hour drive

IAN LADYMAN: As soon as the World Cup draw was made in Washington last December, it was clear that the coming week of this tournament would be pivotal to England's chances.

Following England at the World Cup has already proved pricey and logistically challenging - not least as uncertainty over their knockout venues lingered until Saturday night.

EXCLUSIVE: Over 17 hours to get to England World Cup match. Tell us your gruelling World Cup journey stories: Andy.Lines@mirror.co.uk