Football's Coming Home was the only song that mattered across the streets as World Cup fever swept Bradford.

Streets were much emptier than usual as Bradford joined the rest of the country to watch England defeat Tunisia 2-0 yesterday afternoon.

But pubs were packed as punters crammed into various venues to watch the big game.

More than 350 fans squeezed into Queens Hall in Morley Street, to watch England's opener on a giant television screen.

Inside the pub you could have been one of the crowd in Marseille as supporters chanted players' names and gasped numerous "oohs" and "ahhs" as England swept through the Tunisian defence.

Just before half time, the crowd erupted when Alan Shearer headed home his first goal of the tournament.

Manager of Queen Hall Jonathon Appleby said business had been good since the start of the tournament.

"We are trying to create a match atmosphere, with seats available on the balcony and we have drafted in extra security," he said.

Three of the noisiest fans were friends - Ron Outlaw, Lee Allen and Chris Foster, all from Thornton.

Pointing to their shirts, they vowed not to wash their sacred tops as long as England keep winning their matches.

And fans - desperately hoping England will take the cup - were delighted with the team's performance.

Robert Thompson, 23, of Sandy Lane said: "We played very well. I was dubious about the line-up, but I am really pleased.''

Nineteen-year-old Daniel Haynes, of Leeds, said: "The match was very good, although I think Steve McManaman should have played.''

Lisa Horne, 23, of Wibsey, said the atmosphere in the pub was electric.

"It was brilliant and I really enjoyed the match," she said.

Twenty-three-year-old Ben Middleton, of Bradford, said England played well, but he did not think they were strong enough to win the coveted trophy. "I would like England to win, but I think Brazil will win the cup," he added.

Simon Rose, 22, of Shipley disagreed. "We did well in difficult circumstances, but I think Holland will win the World Cup."

Supporters Darren Farr, 23, of Great Horton, and Paul Smith, 25, of Allerton, were delighted with the way the team played.

And Daniel Teale, 19, of Odsal, said goalscorer Paul Scholes was his man of the match. "Scholes was absolutely brilliant and an ideal replacement for Gascoigne. I'm sure England can win the cup."

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