Monday 21 November 2022 12:32 AM England flags fly over Britain's 'most patriotic street' as fans prepare for ... trends now
England flags are fluttering in the air over Britain's 'most patriotic street' as millions across the country get set to watch the Three Lions kick of their World Cup campaign against Iran tomorrow.
Residents on the Kirby estate in Bermondsey, London, show their pride during every major tournament by putting their St George's flags outside their homes.
Tomorrow people living in the area will join millions others as they watch the team, managed by Gareth Southgate, begin their quest for World Cup glory in Qatar.
The match, which will kick off at 1pm, is set to see millions tune in, despite it taking place in the middle of the working day.
In Bermondsey Chris Dowse, who organises the impressive flag display on the estate, said he was optimistic about England's chances, telling MyLondon that as usual, he thinks 'it's coming home'.
He told the outlet that residents usually pay £4 each for small custom flags and £15 for larger ones, but the price has gone up from £60 for the whole estate in 2018 to £350 this year. The cost also covers the cost of buying separate flags for residents who support other teams.
Earlier this year the estate cheered on the England Women's team outdoors as they charged to victory at the European Championships, but they will have to stay inside in the winter weather for this tournament.
Mr Dowse told the publication that controversy over Qatar's human rights record and the weather which could see temperatures of more than 30C in the Middle Eastern country should have been predicted.
'They knew this was going to happen when they named Qatar,' he said.
'I just think it should never have been there, and back to the football, it should never have been there in the winter. We are in a different world now, and they are in the past. Everyone has a right to play football and to watch.'
England fans prepare at the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey, London, as they put up flags to show their support for the Three Lions ahead of the World Cup
The impressive display of patriotism turns the estate into a sea of white and red as the St George's flags flutter in the air
The display is put in place at every major international football tournament and is organised by the residents themselves
A mural of England Women's footballer Fran Kirby on the Kirby estate in Bermondsey, London, with flags of St George in the background
Residents on the estate usually pay £4 for custom flags and £15 for larger ones, but the price has gone up this year
Gareth Southgate told the media earlier this week he wants to bring World Cup joy to the nation at a challenging time by leading England on another 'memorable' journey.
Having reached the semi-finals in Russia four years ago and finished as Euro 2020 runners-up, the Three Lions are among the favourites to triumph this winter in Qatar.
But the heat is on Southgate after England were relegated from the
