{"id":141053,"date":"2018-06-14T10:29:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T10:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freeonlinetranslators.net\/news\/english\/world-cup-england-fan-covers-house-with-giant-flag\/"},"modified":"2018-06-14T10:29:06","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T10:29:06","slug":"world-cup-england-fan-covers-house-with-giant-flag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeonlinetranslators.net\/news\/english\/world-cup-england-fan-covers-house-with-giant-flag\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup: England fan covers house with giant flag"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image caption John Jupp with the huge 1,250 sq ft flag, which he bought from China for \u00a3380 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A self-professed "mad football fan" has draped a huge flag across the front of his house to cheer on England in the World Cup.<\/p>\n

John Jupp, from Blyton, Lincolnshire, said the flag measures 1,250 sq ft (116 sq m) in size and completely covers the front of his house.<\/p>\n

England fans in cars have been showing their support by honking their horns, he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Jupp backed England to progress to the quarter finals of the tournament.<\/p>\n

"It turns heads and people are always beeping as they go past," he said.<\/p>\n

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Mr Jupp has to use a rear entrance to get into his home as the flag covers the entirety of the front.<\/p>\n

He has also had to design a makeshift sign asking for all deliveries to go around the back.<\/p>\n

Mr Jupp, who describes himself as "a mad football fan who loves international football", bought the flag from China in 2010 for \u00a3380.<\/p>\n

It is the fourth outing for the gargantuan St George's Cross.<\/p>\n

Image caption The flag covers the windows and front door of the house meaning the family have to use a rear entrance <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mr Jupp said this summer's World Cup could be its last outing as it was now "a bit shabby".<\/p>\n

However, he has not ruled out buying a replacement, if he can convince his wife it is a good idea.<\/p>\n

It caused a "bit of trouble" for him during the European Championships in 2016 when his wife said "no more".<\/p>\n

"But I've got her round again and she is fine," Mr Jupp said.<\/p>\n

On England's chances, Mr Jupp said he was confident Gareth Southgate's team would make it through the group stages, but thinks they could lose to Germany, on penalties, in the quarter finals.<\/p>\n

"We have a fantastic squad this time round," he added. England's first game is against Tunisia on Monday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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