England proove big draw for fans 7.20pm 09/10/2001

Football fans across the county celebrated on Saturday after seeing the England squad qualify for the World Cup finals.

Pubs in Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough were packed with supporters who watched England draw 2-2 with Greece, a score which guaranteed them entry into the tournament.

Bar staff were pleased to report a positive atmosphere among fans as they celebrated the national team's qualification.

Yannis Grammenous, who manages the Xtra pub in Dalkeith Place, Kettering said: "There was a really good atmosphere during and after the game and there were loads of England shirts out.

"It went really quiet when England were losing but all the crowd was well behaved. We had the St George's Cross up behind the bar.

"I'm Greek myself but I thought it was a good result and I wasn't disappointed with the score".

Published by Northamptonshire Newspapers Ltd 09/10/2001

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