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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Cry God for Rooney, England and St George! Suddenly the nation's going cross-eyed with World Cup fever

By Daily Mail Reporter

Putting his shirt on it: Ryan O'Dell from Coleford, Gloucestershire, has painted his house with England colours


England's cricket fans are known as 'The Barmy Army' - but they have nothing on the nation's football fans.

With World Cup fever in full swing, patriots are showing their dedication to the flag in some impressively ostentatious ways.

Whether it's a turf pitch laid in the front room, a horse in full kit or even the Korma Capello curry, England's army of football fans are proving themselves barmier than anyone else.


On home ground: Dan Taylor, from Sutton Coldfield, has laid a turf pitch in his front room


Football's coming gnome: There's no doubt who Dave Evans, from Oldbury, West Midlands, is supporting after decorating his house, and if he needs an extra touch he can add this little mascot to his garden


Roo-neigh: Colt Ambrette Absolute - Brett for short - is a sure-footed striker


Where's the fluffy dice then? Tony Baddams spent a week doing up his terraced house


Cheers: Lynne Ackland gets one in at The London Inn at Braunton, Devon


On the wings: Andy Jackson, left, and Chris Horsley are very mobile with their patriotic Vauxhall Corsa, while Peter Jones shows his spirits aren't flagging at The Willow Tree pub in Winchester


The Devon massive: Landlord Darren Luxton has decked out the roof of his pub with the country's biggest St George's Cross - 50ft by 25ft - at The Windmill in Plymouth, Devon


Patriot games: One fan in Peterborough gives his home an instant makeover while B&Q in Havant, Hampshire, shows support in its own way


source: dailymail