For many football supporters, following England at a World Cup is a dream. For one fan from Portsmouth, that dream became important enough to walk away from his job. Ben King, 27, has extended his stay in the United States to support the Three Lions, admitting he left his role as a chef so he could remain in Texas longer.
Speaking alongside friends as excitement built ahead of England's campaign, King explained that he had prepared for the move months in advance by securing a new job before travelling. While he was originally due to return home earlier, he chose to stay on until after England's opening match against Croatia. The decision highlights the lengths some supporters are willing to go to in order to follow their national team on football's biggest stage, even when work commitments and travel plans make it difficult.
