England v Wales: fans have packed pubs around the country for the World Cup's Battle of Britain
Gareth Southgate's men only need to avoid a heavy defeat to ensure their progression to the knockout stage, while Wales need a miracle to avoid going home.
The clash at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is the first time two teams from the UK have met in a World Cup, although England did play Wales at Euro 2016, and Scotland in last year's rearranged Euro 2020. England have not lost to Wales since 1984.Fans are expected to rise to the occasion at home, with 16 million supporters predicted to spend £215 million on booze and takeaways at home during the match.
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