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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-27T11:49:07.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nA devoted England supporter has decided to sell his second home to make sure he doesn't miss a moment of this summer's World Cup.\n\nAndy Milne, 62, is putting his £350,000 property in Northwich, Cheshire, on the market to bankroll an epic seven-week journey across the United States, Canada and Mexico.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe retired teacher, who now calls Thailand home, became something of a celebrity among football fans after a photo of him clutching a replica Jules Rimet trophy while wearing his Three Lions shirt at Qatar 2022 spread across social media.\n\nSome have even noted his resemblance to Steve McLaren.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nThis summer's tournament will mark Milne's tenth World Cup following the Three Lions – a remarkable run of dedication that began back in Spain 1982.\n\nHe was just 19 years old when he made that first trip, though it wasn't without drama – thieves made off with everything he owned during the tournament.\n\nThat setback clearly didn't dampen his enthusiasm one bit.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSince then, he's been a fixture at eight men's World Cups, and his passion extends to the women's game too.\n\nMilne travelled to Australia in 2023 to cheer on Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses, watching them battle all the way to the final.\n\nMilne is set to touch down in the US on June 3, giving himself plenty of time before England's opening clash against Croatia on June 17.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Luke Littler fires warning and explains darts decision after Premier League week eight win\n  * Donald Trump drops bombshell news about Tiger Woods as Masters creeps closer\n  * Craig Bellamy slams Wales players and reveals stance on his subs after agonising Bosnia defeat\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWhile he's there, he's planning a road trip to Graceland – Elvis Presley's legendary former residence.\n\nHis years of loyal support have earned him \"top capper\" status with the official England supporters' travel club.\n\nThis means he can snap up tickets for every group stage match, with guaranteed access all the way through to the final should England make it that far.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"I definitely want to see the whole tournament,\" Milne told the Mirror.\n\n\"I am going to the US on June 3 and will be there for seven weeks, so it will cost quite a lot of money,\" he explained.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"The last tournament in Qatar was a present to myself; I had been saving for years. We have had a second home for 27 years, so it felt like the right time to cash in.\"\n\nFIFA has faced fierce criticism over ticket prices, with fans calling it a \"monumental betrayal\" when general sale launched in December. The cheapest group stage seats start at £105, while final tickets reach a staggering £6,523.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMilne plans to keep costs down by staying with friends in Mexico, Dallas and Vancouver.\n\n\"I always try to do things cheaply if I can. I will couch surf where possible,\" the former Grange School head of science added.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "England superfan sells his HOUSE to fund mega trip to World Cup"
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