It's World Cup fever!

That's because red and white is the colour across town as people show their support.

As previously reported in the Warrington Guardian, dozens of fans have already made the trip to Germany.

Six enthusiastic fans made their way to Germany on Friday - but in an unusual way.

Padgate's Leon Goulden, aged 24, drove himself and five of his friends in time for England's draw against Sweden on Tuesday.

Unusually, though, the patriotic group travelled in a white minibus, which has been painted with the St George's Cross and also has a public speaker system attached. Mr Goulden, before he left, said: "We're really looking forward to the trip.

"We intend to stay there for the whole duration of the World Cup and are really optimistic about England's chances."

The Warrington lads took the England van for a test drive before they left to spread the football fervour and were met with cheers from other avid supporters.

The support has been just as keen at home.

Many streets have been turned into a myriad of colours.

Two of the best examples are Fairfield Street, in Lymm, and Snowdon Close, in Great Sankey, where Pat Bonnici, Joan Price, Brenda Cadman, Norah Whitfield and Dot Butler have been waving the St George's Cross.

And there has been support from the young too.

Youngsters at Park Road Primary School, Great Sankey, have been wearing red on England match days to raise school funds.

And publicans will be hoping the England run continues - except perhaps those with cheap drinks offers until England bagged their first win against Trinidad on Thursday.

The town centre and pubs across Warrington have been packed to the rafters with fans looking for an atmosphere for the games.

The ambulance service, meanwhile, confirmed there had been no calls during the Sweden game.

If you have any World Cup stories and pictures to share, or if you look like one of the World Cup footballers or their wives, email newsdesk@guardiangrp.co.uk