Struggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroes
England fans watch the Norway match at the Blue Eagle pub in Southend, Essex. Photograph: Graham Whitby Boot/SUFC/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenEngland fans watch the Norway match at the Blue Eagle pub in Southend, Essex. “The whole room was singing Wonderwall, followed by Hey Jude, followed by It’s Coming Home.”It was not raucous throughout the game, especially after Norway took the lead in the first half.
- ▪England fans watch the Norway match at the Blue Eagle pub in Southend, Essex.
- ▪Photograph: Graham Whitby Boot/SUFC/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenEngland fans watch the Norway match at the Blue Eagle pub in Southend, Essex.
- ▪“The whole room was singing Wonderwall, followed by Hey Jude, followed by It’s Coming Home.”It was not raucous throughout the game, especially after Norway took the lead in the first half.
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England fans watch the Norway match at the Blue Eagle pub in Southend, Essex. Photograph: Graham Whitby Boot/SUFC/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenEngland fans watch the Norway match at the Blue Eagle pub in Southend, Essex. Photograph: Graham Whitby Boot/SUFC/ShutterstockWorld CupStruggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroesOne manager expects takings to treble during England’s semi-final with Argentina on Wednesday; while national sales are up 10%Matthew WeaverMon 13 Jul 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe beleaguered pub sector is getting a boost from England’s World Cup run, with some landlords reporting roaring sales as anticipation builds for a bumper night on Wednesday for the semi-final clash with Argentina.Lisa Mayall, the manager of…
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