England v Wales World Cup 2022: Fans gather in Newcastle for big game

The two British sides will face off in their final group stage games of the World Cup, with both sides hoping to make it through to the knockout stages.

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England fans have headed out to enjoy early pre-match pints today before the big game kicks off at 7pm, with some even heading out earlier this morning.

They’ll be hoping for a better performance from Southgate’s Lions after the side faced criticism for their display against the USA last week, despite having secured a 6-2 win over Iran in their first game of the tournament.

We’ve been out in Newcastle where fans are already gathering before the game. See our pictures below - can you spot yourself?

Some fans have been out since the morning. (Image: NNP)

An interesting choice of drink by one fan... (Image: NNP)

Crowds starting to gather at the Central Park fanzone (Image: NNP)

A group of girls enjoy a drink before the game (Image: NNP)

These girls are all smiles ahead of kickoff, but will they be smiling at full time? (Image: NNP)

These lads look ready for the big game. (Image: NNP)

England bucket hats at the ready... (Image: NNP)

World Cup fever has well and truly arrived in Newcastle (Image: NNP)

Central Park in Newcastle is already getting packed out ahead of kick off. (Image: NNP)

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