Brummies and West Midlands residents have issued their verdict on England's World Cup match against DR Congo, with many confidently predicting victory and chanting 'it's coming home'. As the match unfolds, fans across the country are on edge, but in Birmingham, optimism is high.
Match Predictions from Luna Springs
Before kick-off, BirminghamLive visited Luna Springs in Digbeth to gather predictions from locals. Leanne and Tina from Solihull predicted a 2-1 or 2-0 win for England, naming Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Marcus Rashford as likely scorers. Cody from south Birmingham described the first half as 'tricky' but forecast a 2-0 England win, saying, 'In the second half I reckon we'll bring it back. I'm thinking 2-0 but could be anything, you never know.' He added he was 'very confident' about England's performance.
Popular 2-1 Forecast
Dan from Birmingham also predicted a 2-1 win for England, a popular forecast among city residents. He tipped Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham as potential scorers. George from Worcester said he felt 'good' but admitted the game would be 'tough'. Other fans at Luna Springs echoed the 2-1 sentiment, expressing hope for a strong showing from the team.
Confidence in England's Victory
Morgan from Stafford confidently predicted a 3-1 England win, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham leading the scoring. 'Of course it's going to be an England win. Come on! It's coming home!' he said. As the match continues, fans across the country await the second half, hoping the team can turn the tide after DR Congo took an early lead.
