World Cup final 2007

The mass exodus of England fans continues on Saturday with many choosing to go by train from London's Waterloo station

The vast majority travel without match tickets but hope they will find some on their arrival in Paris

Fortunately for them, disappointed New Zealand fans await them at the Gare du Nord with seats to sell

Elsewhere in the city, the England players' wives and girlfriends see the sights aboard the special fan bus

More regular fans also look to make the most of their trip and check out the famous view from the Champ de Mars

On the other side of the Eiffel Tower, at Place du Trocadero, fans of England and South Africa enjoy the bonhomie

Back at the station, English knights emerge from the Eurostar terminal having successfully negotiated border control

Apart from ticket touts, they are also greeted by merchandise sellers looking to cash in on the big occasion

In London, soap stars Shane Richie and Lisa Maxwell join Bobby Bear in getting into the spirit of things

In the east of the city, fans make their way to the O2 Arena for a live screening of the match

With the match approaching, South Africa's president Thabo Mbeki pays a visit to his team's hotel to wish them well

At the Stade de France, Princes Harry and William take their seats to cheer on England as they go for glory

The teams run out shortly before 2000 BST knowing that one of them will become world champions before the night is out

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