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England fans go to great lengths to watch match at Glastonbury

Festival eschews football screening out of respect for headliners, though some fans are determined to enjoy both

“In previous years, we have endeavoured to show notable matches on big screens where possible, particularly on days before the main stages have opened,” the festival said in a statement. But many fans were undeterred and as the festival site began to fill up on Sunday morning, there was an incongruous mix of England football shirts and cowgirl get-ups among the crowds. Jayne Errington, 56, and Karen Nicholls, 57, had thought ahead – they’re camping in their motorhome and have brought a TV specifically for the purpose of watching the match.

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