IT was a roasting 28C and the prospect of a cooling beer small additional than a desert mirage.
But England’s travelling military of enthusiasts confirmed they can throw a victory celebration even soon after imbibing only the comfortable things.
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They bellowed: “1, 2, 3, 4 Woaah, England are in Doha Woaah, consuming Coca-Cola Woaah, England’s likely all the waaay.”
Echoing from the rafters arrived the chant that may be their signature tune this match.
Two days prior to the tournament the Qataris banned booze revenue.
The new ditty — centered on Earth Wind And Fire’s September — was produced well known at the Russia Entire world Cup with lyrics about ingesting vodka.
Portsmouth supporter Brian Vass, 65, explained: “It’s a long way to arrive and not have a pint. But what a begin for England. A real get together environment.”
Supping a £7 Budweiser Zero, Newcastle enthusiast Alan Williams, 48, included: “We’ve hit the floor managing. Everybody will panic us now.”
The Khalifa was a sea of white England shirts and St George Flags from footballing outposts such as Frodsham, Ellesmere Port and Taunton.
Sporting a black hijab and draped in a St George’s Flag, Sania Ghaus, 25, from Nelson, Lancs, insisted: “It’s coming property.”
The teacher, on a placement in Doha, additional: “The enthusiasm of the supporters is astounding.”
Also in the stands were being England’s Qatar Enthusiast Club, wrongly labelled phony admirers when they welcomed the workforce to Doha.
England were being cruising and their sober supporters were discovering how very good watching the group can be with no a beer.
Then England’s sixth strike dwelling — and that chant about the Coca-Cola rang out all over again: “England’s heading all the waaay.”
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