England beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with David Beckham and Mick Jagger among the celebrants. The moment that will stick with one fan was the roar when substitute Dan Burn, who worked at Asda a decade ago, headed away the last Norway cross and the referee blew the final whistle.
Match Scenes and Celebrations
After the match, England players lined up arm in arm for the Wonderwall anthem, with Beckham joining in on the giant screens. The singing of Hey Jude was spine-tingling. Players then headed to the family section to applaud before leaving, and Robbie Williams led fans in Angels.
Personal Reflection
The fan, who attended the last England-Norway World Cup match in September 1980, noted the ticket price then was £3.50, far less than the £3,000 some fans paid today. Flags from Cannock Town, West Bromwich Albion, and Caernarfon Town were fixed behind a goal before fans entered the stadium.
Stadium Atmosphere
The bar inside offered cocktails like double 12-year-old Buchanans whisky for £22 and frozen margaritas for £25, with a bemused bartender noting the difference from English sports events. The fan received a free drink at the end of the match.
