C'MON England!

With the World Cup extravaganza about to kick-off in Germany on Friday pubs across Halton are getting in on the act.

The Griffin in Widnes has been turned into one giant St George's flag while the Cherry Tree in Runcorn is decked out in the colours of all the tournaments competing nations.

"I'm really pleased with it, it really looks the part and our regulars enjoy it," says Griffin landlord Chris Eden (pictured with Michelle Watts and Ange Harrison).

"I just hope we don't get knocked out early!"

The World also wants its readers to join in the party.

We're inviting anyone who has decked their home or business out in celebration of the World Cup to take a picture and email it in.

The best ones will feature in the Runcorn and Widnes World or on our website runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk

E-mail j-pegs to: nlakeman@worldgroup.co.uk

Win with the World's Cup!

TOASTING England's success in Germany will be all the easier if you pick up one of our World Cup planners.

To show your support for England during the World Cup, get yourself a Runcorn and Widnes World World Cup Planner, available at participating McDonalds branches and newsagents, so you can keep track of all the fixtures.

If you go to Widnes town centre on Saturday, before the match, you can pick up a planner from one of our promotions staff.

On the back of your planner you will find a St George flag.

We are offering one lucky reader each week, for the time that England are in the cup, the chance to win a crate of Stella Artois if you are spotted displaying the flag.