Ready for English Victory: 'Norway Should Worry About Harry Kane'

As England prepares for a crucial match, the mood in London's Kirby Estate is electric, with residents gearing up to support their team. Chris Dowse, a local resident, is setting up a large screen between the refuse area and the playground for the community to watch the game. "I don't want to sound overly confident, but we are favorites," Dowse stated, adding a strong warning for their opponents: "Norway should worry about Harry Kane!"

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Norway should worry about Harry Kane!

Dowse, who lives in a council-subsidized apartment block in Bermondsey, South London, believes England will win 3-1. Kirby Estate is known for its fervent patriotism during football tournaments, with balconies, walkways, and lampposts adorned with the St. George's Cross flag. This tradition, which began before the 2012 European Championship, is driven purely by football enthusiasm, not nationalism, according to residents.

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I don't want to sound overly confident, but we are favorites.

"We who live here are just crazy about football," Dowse explained. "Even flags from other countries are welcome; you can see the Colombian flag over there." The estate, built in 1938 for the working class, has a history of community celebrations, including a street party on V-E Day in 1945.

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We who live here are just crazy about football. Even flags from other countries are welcome, you see – over there hangs the Colombian flag.

Josh, another resident, is considering where to watch the match, preferring an outdoor viewing with friends. He acknowledged the challenge ahead: "It won't be easy tonight. We will need to play at our best to win, but I think we'll take it." England has been seeking another major trophy since their 1966 World Cup victory, and the anticipation for this tournament is palpable.

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It won't be easy tonight. We will need to play at our best to win, but I think we'll take it.