England fans thrilled at price of pint in Wolverhampton as they arrive for Nations League game

Many were delighted with the prices in town compared to the bars and restaurants of Wembley where national matches are normally played.

Trevor Jennings had travelled from Harlow, Essex, to Wolverhampton for the match.

He said: "I cannot believe it, I just brought a pint for £2.68 in Wolverhampton, the prices are like 1980. You could not get half a pint in London for £2.80. We follow England everywhere, we have got friends who are stuck in traffic on the M6 but we came up on the train, it was lovely."

Cary Reynolds, who was wearing a classic 1990s England shirt, said: "I'm from Theydon Bois in Essex so London is easier for me but it is only fair the national team plays all over the country."

The Warren family only had to travel from Bradmore Park for the game.

Ian Warren said: "We got tickets through the link on the Wolves website, we are big Wolves fans so it would be brilliant for Conor Coady to play the match in front of his home fans."

Throughout the city centre there were England memorabilia sellers hawking flags, half-and-half scarves and sun hats and throughout the afternoon there were spontaneous chanting of England fans' favourite songs.

Charlie Cotton, from Manchester, said: "I my first job was in Wolverhampton a long time ago and I have not been back since, I think it is great England fans do not have to travel all the way to Wembley to watch a match like this."

Paul McCarthy, from Stafford, was wearing a number 6 England shirt, the number which his favourite ever player Bobby Moore used to wear.

He said: "I try and go as many England games as I can so this one in Wolverhampton is a lot easier than going all the way down to London.

"I loved Bobby Moore but I also like seeing the youngsters coming through the ranks."

Pubs in the city centre were full by 6pm with fans gathering outside The Old Still and the Billy Wright, Wheatsheaf, Hogs Head and Moon Under Water all doing a roaring trade.

Other England fans headed straight for Molineux where long queues formed outside burger vans and street food vendors.

There was a family feel outside the stadium with several parents taking their children to their first ever England game.

Players and management of Wall Heath's Kewford Eagles FC under-seven side had made the short journey to see England live.

Manager Chris Dalloway said: "The children are in their element as it is their first England match. It is such a brilliant atmosphere, we are having a great time.

Royce, Tom and Teddy Walton had travelled from Womborne for the match.

Royce said: "We love that is this close to home, we are Wolves fans so it is great to see England here. Teddy is loving today, he would watch football all day everyday."

West Brom fans from Great Barr were happy to visit rivals Wolves ground for England.

Callum Scriven said: "This is so much easier than Wembley that's for sure."

However, after the England players let the 3rd and 4th goal in against Hungary, fans could not wait to leave Wolverhampton quick enough.

Disappointed spectators streamed out the ground before the final whistle and headed to Wolverhampton Railway Station to head in all directions home.

Andy Battersley, from Sheffield, was one of the first on the platforms.

He said: "I cannot believe they charged £65 for that game, the players were still on the beach as far as I could see.

"I would have been cutting it fine if I had stayed to the end because I've got to get the last train to Sheffield from Birmingham, so I did not need an excuse to leave early."

Steve Daniels, from Reading, said: "The atmosphere was great before kick off, everyone was a lot more up for the game than if it had been at Wembley.

"However, England have played two games in Wolverhampton in a week and not scored one goal, I don't think we will be coming back in a hurry."

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