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WC 2026 ⚽ · 2 July 2026

Grimsby street covered in flags for England World Cup

Grimsby street covered in flags for England World Cup

Photo by Ian Taylor on Unsplash

Residents on Wroxham Avenue in Grimsby have decorated their street with St George's Cross flags and red and white bunting. Communities united to view England's 2-1 victory against DR Congo on large screens. They've spent over £250 on decorations, hoping England will win the World Cup.

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