Football fans can watch the World Cup sitting at a huge grandstand in front of a big screen in the front garden of a Dereham pub.

Dereham Times: A seating area has been built at the Railway Tavern in Dereham, for football fans to watch the World Cup. Picture: Ian BurtA seating area has been built at the Railway Tavern in Dereham, for football fans to watch the World Cup. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2018)

Paul Sandford, landlord at the Railway Tavern in Yaxham Road, said: 'Four years ago we had a stand, but on a smaller scale, and we needed more space. 'This time we're hoping to get 500 fans watching England games at the pub. It's been a fairly costly scheme, but it's had the desired effect with all the publicity.'

He's fairly confident that England will do better this time.

He added: 'The previous campaign, we went into it with high expectations. This time, nobody really expects anything, so the team might be able to get out and play. I cannot see any reason why we cannot get to the semi-finals, and then it's just 90 minutes. Thanks to Nap scaffolding, near Diss, for doing all the hard work.'

Dereham Times: The Railway Tavern in Dereham has been rebranded The English Tavern just for the World Cup. Picture: Ian BurtThe Railway Tavern in Dereham has been rebranded The English Tavern just for the World Cup. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2018)