For a few months now, we've also had two genuine Englishmen, Bobby and Andrew, in our team. Although they've been living in Germany for some time, they remained loyal to their homeland, rooting for the Three Lions. They had a victory to celebrate in the opening match as well. After a long workweek, they watched the match from their couches at home and saw a narrow and unspectacular 1-0 win against Serbia. But "a win is a win," they summed up the match.
For the second game, the two headed to Heumarkt, hoping to secure early qualification for the round of 16 and the group win. However, the Three Lions didn't convince in this match either, only managing a 1-1 draw against Denmark. Despite the result, the atmosphere wasn't dampened, they reported. A good mix of Danish and English fans, along with many Scottish supporters from the previous match, created a lively atmosphere. Nevertheless, the rain that started at the final whistle somewhat reflected England's performance, according to the two.
The third and decisive group match was watched separately by the two. While Bobby headed back to the fan zone, Andrew tried his luck at getting a last-minute ticket for the game. Surprisingly, he succeeded. But that was the most exciting part of the evening, as the England performance definitely wasn't. Despite the 0-0 draw, it was an experience to be there and witness the great stadium atmosphere. "And somehow we still managed to win the group," Andrew summarized.