Blackpool Airport firefighters turn station into fan zone in support of England ahead of major World Cup game
‘It's been great fun for the crews and has really helped build team spirit during the tournament’
Firefighters at Blackpool Airport have transformed their fire station into a mini England fan zone in a spectacular tribute to the national team.
Crews have painted a super-sized St George's Cross down the centre concourse, England bunting is proudly flying and firefighters are decorating the walls with shirts from the clubs they support.
As the nation prepares for the team's second group-stage, the tournament has been generating great team spirit among the crews as everyone gets behind Tuchel’s men - they have even been putting their own football skills to the test on the giant flag.
Paul Lake, Senior Airport Fire Officer at Blackpool Airport, said: "We've effectively turned the station into our own England fan zone. The giant flag, the bunting and the club shirts have created a fantastic atmosphere.
"We all support different teams during the season but when England are playing we're all on the same side. It's been great fun for the crews and has really helped build team spirit during the tournament.
"As ever, we all remain hopeful that football will be coming home and we will be behind them every step of the way!”