England’s World Cup campaign got off to a dream start as they overpowered Croatia 4-2 in a thriller of a match down in Dallas.
Thomas Tuchel’s side played with a sense of freedom and exuberance which we don’t always see in major tournaments giving fans plenty to cheer about while setting the platform for progress into the knockout stage.
“We went full gas and they could not live with it," said captain Harry Kane, who gave the fans back home plenty to cheer about after an excellent brace against last tournament’s semi-finalists, which saw him go level with Gary Lineker as the Three Lions’ leading goalscorer at the World Cup.
England fans will hope it’s just the start of things to come as they put their club allegiances aside to cheer on the Three Lions in bars and fan zones throughout the Steel City.
With all that in mind, as attention turns to the next England match, we look at some of Sheffield’s top sports bars and venues to watch the action unfold as Tuchel’s men look to finally end 60 years of hurt.
5. Kapital - 14 Wellington St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4HD
This 'promised land of European drinking and dining' is getting involved with the World Cup this summer. The venue has 34 taps of European beer, continental comfort food, live performances, DJs & sunday roasts – all under one roof. | IM
6. Cambridge Street Collective - 11 Backfields, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4HP
If you didn't know already, Cambridge Street Collective is Europe's largest purpose-built food hall with a variety of bars and some seriously tasty scran. On top of that, it's also going to be one of the venues showing World Cup action during it's opening hours. | IM
7. Yates - 2-6 Cambridge St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4HP
Yates which is situated right next to Sheffield's city hall is another popular spot for live football throughout the World Cup. They've also got DJs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. | Google Maps
8. Earls Yard - 4-16 Matilda Street, Sheffield City Centre, S1 4QD
Sheffield has welcomed a new free-to-enter open-air summer destination in Earls Yard. The space, which has landed on Matilda Street, is described as accessible, inclusive, and built around shared summer experiences. | Earls Yard Sheffield