Duke Wellington’s brings in the community with World Cup

And the next England match at the pub is set to be just as fun.

Around 30 people gathered at The Duke of Wellington in Chew Moor to watch England beat Mexico 3 to 2 in the World Cup last 16 during the early hours of Monday morning.

The pub stayed open specially so people who did not want to watch the match alone could enjoy it together as England booked their place in the quarter-finals.

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Manager Sophie McGrath said: “It was just buzzing. It was absolutely buzzing.

“So I did a free shot every time England scored. Them two goals that they did in about 90 seconds, I couldn’t get around quick enough.”

The pub is also to host a country night on England’s next game against Norway on Saturday.

In the evening until 10pm, when it is kick-off, people are encouraged to come in fancy dress while the barbecue van provides the traditional smoked foods, such as burgers.

The van goes by the name of Mr Barbecue.

England raced into a two-goal lead thanks to Jude Bellingham’s quickfire double before holding on for victory despite playing much of the second half with 10 men after Jarell Quansah was sent off.

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The win means England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after overcoming a hostile atmosphere in front of more than 80,000 fans in Mexico City.

She added: “It’s pretty important because you’re with your friends, you’re with the community.

“And I’ve said to you before, we’re like a proper community pub, and that’s why we decided to open, because we wanted people who didn’t have anyone to watch the football with to come in here and watch it with us.

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“Especially while the pubs are struggling as well.

“It obviously helps us.”

As well as serving customers, Ms McGrath and her staff even had a kickabout with a football in the pub car park while waiting for the match to begin.

Around 30 people attended the screening, with one supporter turning up in her pyjamas to cheer England on.