ENGLAND fans have flocked to Basel to roar on the Lionesses against Spain tomorrow — while millions at home will also be willing our girls to lift the Euro trophy for the second time in a row.
Sarina Wiegman’s warriors have the perfect opportunity to avenge their crushing World Cup final defeat by Spain two years ago, and the nation is gearing up for the big match — guaranteeing a bumper day for pubs and supermarkets across the country.
Asda expects to sell at least six million pints of beer, 1.3 million bags of crisps and 300,000 pizzas, while a million extra pints will be sold in pubs, giving a huge boost to the economy.
The bookies are in for a bonanza too, as in betting terms the match is set to be the biggest in the history of the women’s game.
England are the underdogs, with their odds currently at 2/1, but 80 per cent of punters are betting on them winning.
Coral’s John Hill said: “We are seeing one-way traffic for the Lionesses in our betting, despite them being underdogs.
“They have overcome the odds a few times in Switzerland, so the bookmakers are staring down the barrel at a bumper payout should they win.”
England fans arriving at Basel Airport yesterday were convinced their heroines can triumph.
Women’s football consultant Andrea Ekblad, from St Albans, Herts, said: “I was at the final at Wembley when they won the Euros in 2022.
“I’m superstitious, so I’m wearing the shirt I wore in 2022 — hopefully that helps them win.”
Ava Lambert, 16, of Chelmsford, Essex, said: “I’ve been watching all the games at home so I’m really pleased to be here for the final.
“Good luck England, you can do it.”
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