England fans take Texas by storm at World Cup!

It was a remarkable scene inside the AT&T Stadium as England supporters turned the concourses into a sea of bouncing, singing fans. The controversial "Ten German Bombers" song echoed around the venue while crowds gathered to watch, film and marvel at the spectacle.

Among those captivated was Arlington resident Becky Williams, who admitted she had no idea the song carried controversy. But that did not stop her reaching for her phone.

"I can't believe how crazy you all are," she said with a smile. Comparing the crowd to a previous visit for a Beyoncé concert, she added: "I've never seen anything like it – and I love it."

The scenes were another sign that England's travelling support is becoming one of the major attractions of a World Cup unlike any other. Up to 15,000 England fans are believed to be following the team across the United States, creating a travelling carnival that appears to be winning over local communities wherever it goes.

Nowhere was that more evident than in Texas. England supporters achieved something many would have thought impossible at Billy Bob's, the self-proclaimed world's largest Honky Tonk bar. Known for its strict country music policy, the venue found itself blasting out "Three Lions" instead.

The unusual moment even drew attention from American media.

Writing for sports website Outkick, Fox News contributor Austin Perry described the switch as "sacrilege". Yet he also captured the mood surrounding the tournament, where local residents and visiting supporters have mixed enthusiastically.

From rodeo events to lengthy queues outside the famous Terry Black's barbecue restaurant, England fans have immersed themselves in Texan culture while locals have appeared more than happy to return the hospitality.

Perry described the atmosphere as "cowboys and the limeys coming together and celebrating as one", saying it reflected exactly what this World Cup was supposed to represent. For a fan base that has often battled negative stereotypes abroad, reports from Dallas suggest a very different story.

According to information obtained by the i Paper, there were no arrests involving England supporters across the city.

The only reported disturbance came at the Londoner pub in Dallas after police were called to a packed venue. A couple of individuals allegedly threw plant pots from a balcony after officers arrived.

However, reports of widespread disorder were quickly dismissed. Police were reportedly called because the venue had exceeded its permitted capacity, creating licensing concerns rather than public order issues.

Far from causing trouble, sources in Dallas claimed dozens of England supporters stayed behind after the event to help staff clean up. Those same fans had reportedly spent almost £25,000 on beer in a single evening, providing a major boost for the venue.

Thomas Concannon, who heads the Football Supporters' Association's England supporters group, said feedback from local authorities had been overwhelmingly positive.

He worked closely with police and officials during the visit and described the reception England fans received as warm and welcoming.

"The bars were great, they were all full, and they adopted to the culture," he said.

Concannon admitted there remains a knowledge gap among some Americans, recalling one person asking whether Dallas could play England. But he believes excitement surrounding the tournament continues to grow.

He also noted that some supporters have been surprised by the expense of following England around the United States.

England receive eight per cent of stadium capacity through official allocations. Ticket prices range from supporter-tier seats costing $60 to premium category-one tickets priced at $1,295.

Although UK police estimated around 15,000 England supporters were travelling with the team, Concannon felt the numbers seemed even larger inside the stadium.

"The biggest surprise was how many England fans were in the stadium," he said. "It felt like the stadium was about 80 per cent England."

He believes many Americans wearing England shirts helped swell the visible support.

Now attention turns to Boston, where Scotland fans previously made headlines by reportedly drinking bars dry and charming local residents.

England supporters are preparing for the next stop on their World Cup adventure and have been planning the visit for months.

For now, one thing seems clear. Whether singing in stadium concourses, filling bars or winning over curious locals, England's travelling army is becoming one of the stories of the tournament.

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