Nail biting first half moments at The Barratts during England's round of 32 game on Wednesday July 1.placeholder image
Nail biting first half moments at The Barratts during England's round of 32 game on Wednesday July 1.

In pictures: Nail biting then jubilation in Northampton's pubs as England secure place in next round of World Cup

It was a game of two halves as England beat DR Congo to secure their place in the next round of the 2026 World Cup – and fans who watched on in Northampton's pubs certainly felt that rollercoaster of emotions.

The first 45 minutes of England’s round of 32 game on Wednesday July 1 was not particularly inspiring, as the DR Congo scored within 10 minutes.

However, the second half saw two Harry Kane goals to secure a 2 – 1 victory and book England’s place in the round of 16.

The Three Lions’ next game will take place at 1am on Monday July 6 against Mexico.

Last night’s game certainly got fans’ pulses racing, including in Northampton pubs – The Barratts in Barrack Road and The Squirrels in Duston.

Below are photos taken during the nail-biting game as fan watched on in the two Northampton pubs.

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