England fans express excitement ahead of World Cup trip

England fans heading to the World Cup have expressed their excitement as they departed from Gatwick Airport. The tournament, being held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has drawn supporters eager to watch the Three Lions compete.

Family from Stockport embarks on dream trip

Andrew, Kelly, and their 10-year-old son Christian, from Stockport, were waiting for a flight to the US at Gatwick Airport. Speaking to the BBC, they shared their optimism about England's chances. 'I hope they bring it home,' said Christian. The family plans to spend a week in Las Vegas before watching England face Ghana in Boston on 23 June. Andrew described the trip as 'a once-in-a-lifetime experience, especially as I am bringing my son with me.' He added, 'It does not matter how much the cost is as long as we enjoy it.'

Sixty years of hope for England fan

Emeline, from Corby, said she was 'over the moon' to be heading to the World Cup with her family. 'It's been on my bucket list for the last 30 years to watch an England game,' she said. Her husband Norbert added, 'I am very happy we get to enjoy this as a family.' The trio, speaking to BBC Radio Sussex at Gatwick, will watch England's match against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday. Emeline expressed cautious optimism: 'I think England have a really strong squad this year. But I have been saying that for years.' She acknowledged the long wait for success, noting, 'It has been 60 years of hurting.'

Emeline's daughter Savannah, however, had different priorities. 'America has so many things I have wanted to try since I was little,' she said. 'I have been dying to go to Target since I was eight.'

US citizen shares match experience

George Dolce, a US citizen studying in the UK, had just returned from watching a match in his home country. 'It was amazing,' he told BBC Radio Sussex. 'The crowd was electric. It was like nothing I have ever seen.'