The 2010 World Cup Finals will soon be here and just about every football fan in England will expect their national team to progress to the knock-out stages without too much difficulty. However, advancement beyond that point may well depend upon whether the team meets their arch-nemesis – Germany – in the subsequent knock-out stages; games against the ‘old enemy’ always prove difficult.
The vast majority of footie fans will be following England’s games during the World Cup tournament from either the comfort of their front room or in the pub packed with fellow fans. The tournament takes place during June and July; hopefully for England fans their team will still be in the competition comes the second week of July as that would mean they have made the final. So, the UK should be enjoying warm, pleasant summer weather with T-shirts and shorts de-rigueur as supporters eagerly follow the Three Lions.
Camouflage utility shorts are guaranteed to be widely worn along with retro football shirts or the latest England branded tops and T-shirts, across the entire country. Check shorts will also be popular amongst the England faithful as they pin their hopes on their team winning only their second ever World Cup trophy.
Showing support is important, so anything containing white or red but without England markings will also serve as a suitable top, as will any mens clothing carrying the cross of St George. With a bit of luck UK weather will be better during this summer than the ‘barbeque’ summer forecast during 2009, allowing all football fans to make a day of it each time England has a game. However, those lucky enough to be travelling to watch England’s games live will need to forget the shorts and T-shirts and instead pack warm clothes as South Africa is in the southern hemisphere. At the time the World Cup tournament takes place it will be the middle of winter and although winters in South Africa are not normally extremely cold, they can be chilly and very wet. So, waterproofs and plenty of warm clothing will be prerequisites.
Indeed, if you are lucky enough to be flying out to South Africa you should stock up now on winter fashions now as finding on-trend winter wear in the middle of a UK summer can prove very difficult. Get your supply of hoodies, sweaters and definitely a good warm wool bomber or ski jacket to ensure that you stay warm while watching the Three Lions hopefully go all the way to the final!
Paul Buchanan writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
