Where to drink in the excitement ... and the ale

Vulcan in St Peter’s Street, a firm favourite with Huddersfield Town fans.

Another bar certainly to be full from lunchtime with dozens of England fans will be Wetherspoon pub, The Lord Wilson on King Street.

Further afield, The Elephant & Castle in Hollowgate, Holmfirth, which boasts four TV screens, said it was expecting to be buzzing.

A barmaid said: “We had a lot of people for the England v Columbia match on Tuesday night so it’s more than likely we will be extremely busy.”

And the always popular Waggon and Horses, Outlane, is likely to be heaving on Saturday.

Landlady Lauren Aston said: “We will be having a barbecue on Saturday ready for England’s 3pm kick off against Sweden.

“Twenty-eight degrees, burgers, sausages, beers, football – what more could you want...?!”

For non-football fans who want an escape from all the madness but want a decent pint on a hot, sunny day, there is the traditional real ale sanctuary of the Slubbers Arms, Halifax Old Road, Huddersfield, and the football-free zone of The King’s Head, next to the town’s rail station in St George’s Square. Tez and Lauren at the Waggon and Horses, Outlane. Below: Landlord Bruce Travis and barmaid Emma Copeland get ready to welcome the locals at The Kings Head, St George’s Square