Three Lions v the Dragon: Harry Kane and Gareth Bale warm up

Jacky November 29, 2022

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Wales Goalkeeper Danny Ward Saves From England'S Marcus Rashford Early On In This Evening'S Game

Despite the Three Lions pushing early in tonight’s crunch, England and Wales are still all square in “the Battle of Britain”. World Cup match.

Harry Kane, Gareth Bale, and their counterpart Gareth Bale led teams out to Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Then, fans joined the chorus with rousing renditions of the national anthems.

England was already leading the fight at kick-off, with its supporters outnumbering those from Wales by three to one in the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium’s 42.000-seat Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions won six of their last six matches against their opponents, but Rob Page’s men, commanded by Gareth Bale as talisman, still need to win the first match over England since 1984.

This evening’s Wales game starts with a goalkeeper from Wales. He saves Marcus Rashford, an English player, early in the match.

During this evening’s match, Declan Rice from England controls the ball and Aaron Ramsey from Wales controls it World Cup clash

Two home nations will meet in their final group B fixture. Thousands of fans have made the trip, and millions more are watching back at home.

Chants were exchanged between the two groups of fans, even reaching the metro where one Canadian passenger claimed that he had a lot of banter with the US ‘but not as this’.

When asked who he would support, King said that he was just looking for a good game and Sunderland’s former star Gary Bennett.

Downing Street stated that Rishi Sunak would support England but hoped that both teams could progress ‘as far and possible’ in this competition.

The Three Lions are currently the top group and only need one point to ensure their progression to the knockout stages. Wales must win to hope for a favorable result between Iran, USA.

England player Aaron Ramsdale with Georgina Irwin at the stands

Charlotte Russell, a partner of Keiffer Moore’s Wales player, was at the Ahmad Bin Ali stadium, Doha, this evening

The response to chants of Wales, Wales’ was swift: ‘World Cup winners, you won’t sing that” as the crowd gradually moved into the stadium

A lone England fan is spotted among a sea of Welsh fans at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium this evening

England and Wales are pictured before the start of Group B’s match. This evening’s match has been called ‘the Battle of Britain.

England manager Gareth Southgate, and his team, line up to sing the national anthem prior to tonight’s match

England players sing God Save The Queen from the team’s benches.

Ashleigh Behan is the girlfriend of Kalvin Phillips from England. She watches the clash from the stands just before it starts.

Ria Hughes is the girlfriend Daniel James of Wales. She was seen before tonight’s Group B match between England and Wales.

Alex Scott, BBC commentator, reacts before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between England & Wales

Before this evening’s FIFA, Chesney Hawkes was a former singer World Cup Group B Match

As England and Wales fans wait for tonight’s fixture, they hold their flags while waiting in the stands.

Security staff at the stadium were seen telling England’s “tango guy” to take his shirt off in the stands today

Paul Gregory is well-known for his habit of taking off his top at games. However, this violates the Qatari rules.

England’s sports minister Stuart Andrew wears a ‘One Love’ armband at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

A young Welsh fan celebrated after taking hold of the match ball that had been brought into the stands.

Wales fans were making their presence felt in the stands at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar

A Scottish flag bearing the words “Tartan Specials est. 2016” was found amongst the Welsh flags today in the stadium.

Doha saw a lot of Welsh fans singing before the match. Some England fans were even seen with flags on their faces.

The response to chants of Wales, Wales’ was swift: ‘World Cup winners, you won’t sing that” as the crowd gradually entered the stadium.

Huw Godfrey (50), a Wales fan, and Amy Godfrey (50), an England supporter, joked that they would still be in touch regardless of the outcome. They met in London 25-years ago.

Mrs Godfrey said that the children were not sure whether they wanted to support England or Wales.

One fan from Wales decided to fly to Qatar last minute to see the game, without his girlfriend knowing.

David Jones (or Dai) from Pontypridd in South Wales could not resist the opportunity to travel to the game despite being told by his partner of 11 year that he was under a deadline.

A flag of England was displayed on the pitch prior to this evening’s match

England’s captain Harry Kane warms before the game against Wales at the World Cup in Qatar

Bukayo Saka and Raheem Silver from England join the rest to inspect the pitch before the kick off.

To have any chance of reaching the knockout stages, the Welsh team must win tonight’s match

Bukayo Saka (left), waves to fans during warm-up at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

Phil Foden (right), was named in the starting line up for this evening’s match. He Kyle Walker and Kyle Walker are pictured

Conor Coady and Harry Kane, both from England, chat on the pitch prior to today’s crunch match

Wales captain Gareth Bale checks the pitch before tonight’s critical Group B match World Cup game

A Welsh fan lifts up a young baby in the stands at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium this evening

Two home nations will meet in their final group B fixture. There are hordes of supporters who made the trip, and many more back home to watch.

The Three Lions lead the group currently and they only need one point in order to progress to the knockout stage. Wales must win and hope to secure a positive result between Iran and USA

England fans enjoy the build-up before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match

According to the 33-year old electrician, “I thought she would get over it in her time, but I never did, so I decided to come.”

Today, supporters from both countries began to prepare for the game at the Red Lion pub, Doha is a favourite haunt for fans of both teams.

Mick Martin, a 62 year-old England fan, stated that Wales was a “wounded animal” but added, “We should be good enough.”

“If we don’t have the ability to defeat Wales or get a positive result against Wales, then we shouldn’t even be here.”

Mike Gristwood, a 52-year-old Wales supporter from Swansea said that he and friends felt’slightly nervous ahead of the match.

He added, “But we will be singing our hearts out late and we’ll also be that 12th guy that gets our boys to the finish line,”

Ian Carter (45), a England fan who lives in Llanelli was going to the game with James Millar, his nephew and father-inlaw, after they flew in from Dubai.

England and Wales descend an escalator of the metro to make their way to the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Chants were exchanged between the two groups of fans, even reaching the metro where one Canadian passenger claimed that he had a lot of banter with the US.

Crowds of England & Wales fans make their way into the stadium to witness this historic fixture

Wales fans enjoy the atmosphere before this historic match. World Cup match against England

Mr Carter said that the decision was made to travel to Qatar. It was a case where you have the missus to talk with and all that, but it was an easy choice. Being from a Welsh/English mix, it was a perfect storm for us.

Elsewhere Chief Constable Mark Roberts of the UK’s Football Policing Lead said that no incidents or arrests were made during the first nine days and thanked England and Wales for their ‘exemplary” behavior.

He According to the Qatari authorities, there is no trouble. World Cup, which he believes was due in large part to alcohol being more readily available, was a sign ministers should resist calls for easing restrictions on drinking at UK football grounds.

It is a significant security operation that Tenerife police have launched to stop violence during the England and Wales match.

Video footage was captured of a brawl at bars on the largest Canary Islands in Spain on Friday night. The participants were wearing England and Wales shirts.

UK police fear that Qatari citizens will not be allowed to travel to the country for the upcoming elections World Cup might have been involved with the Tenerife incident but they said that they don’t know for sure.