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Inside the border village where English and Welsh fans are divided by a single street


WELSH and English fans are divided by a single street in the border village of Llanymynech.

Rival flags adorn each side of the road. 

Fans from England and Wales are divided by a single street in the border village of LlanymynechCredit: fpnw.co.uk©2022

England-born Jean Williams and Welsh husband Kevin, married 20 years tomorrow, will watch separately.

Jean, 65, said: “I’m hoping for a Three Lions victory. I reckon we’ll beat The Dragons 3-O. I’ll be over the moon.”

Electrical engineer Keith, 59, chipped in: “I think my wife’s got that wrong.”

Supporters in the Dragon Inn, which straddles the border, were celebrating early.

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Welsh farmer Dan Lee said: “We’re going to win 4-1.” 

English mate Jay Holding, 21, said: “There’s a lot of rivalry but it’s friendly.

“I’d like to say 10-0 for England but I’d better say 2-1 as I’m drinking with a Welsh friend in a Welsh pub.

“Yes, there’s a lot of rivalry and banter but it’s all quite friendly.”

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Meanwhile scaffolder pal Tommy Pugh, 20, who was born in Wales but grew up in England, is confused who to support.

He said: “Some of my mates support England, Wales, I am right down the middle.

“I thought I was an England fan living in Wales and now I may be a Welsh fan living here.

“You know what I’ll be supporting the team that wins, whoever wins!”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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