A savvy Brit has spent just £3,100 on her World Cup trip following England state to state – with her flights costing just £150.
Sammie Bell has been following the Three Lions home and away for the last 20 years.
The 30-year-old is now jetting off to the states to cheer on Thomas Tuchel’s men – with hopes of bringing home the trophy.
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Despite the towering costs of the tournament putting a number of supporters off – the lifelong Spurs fan has managed to save a pretty penny on her trip.
“Compared to what I’ve seen online, I think that’s pretty good going,” Sammie, from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, told Whats The Jam.
“I’m spending nearly four weeks around America, following England around the biggest sporting event in the world.
“Now I just need to survive a month of airports, suitcases and travelling around America – I can’t wait.”
Sammie’s travel, match tickets and accommodation cost has tallied up to just £3,100.
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The football mad fan has even revealed a secret hack she used to book her flights to the states for just £150 all in.
She said: “One of my biggest money saving tips is using my credit card points with British Airways to pay for my return flights to America.
“So I’m flying to Tampa and returning home from Boston and the flight only cost me £150.”
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Sammie, whose first England match was against Andorra at Old Trafford on 2 Sep 2006, is also part of the supporters’ travel club.
Since lockdown, the partnerships and events co-ordinator has been following the Three Lions abroad – which has also given her access to cheaper tickets.
Sammie added: “I’m part of the England supporters travel club, which means I got my friendly tickets for £23 (New Zealand) and £28 (Costa Rica).
“And my World Cup group game tickets were $220, $220 and $265 for the game against Croatia.”
During her trip she will be travelling through six states, 10 cities all whilst taking just four flights.
On 5 Jun, Sammie jetted over from London to Florida for the pre tournament friendlies before she headed to Dallas for the group opener.
She will then be visiting Houston, New Orleans, Boston and New York.
Fortunately the fan has been able to spread the cost of accommodation with her pals as they are travelling in a group of seven.
She said: “We are also travelling as a group so our accommodation is split between five and seven people.
“Which has obviously helped us keep the cost down – my portion of the accommodation came to just over £1,300.”
England’s first match will take place on 17 Jun against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.
Sammie is feeling quietly confident about the lads’ chances at the World Cup.
She said: “I think we will do well, although for me I think France are the team to beat.
“Another last minute goal from Ollie Watkins to take us into the final like the Euros would be brilliant.”
Sammie’s trip cost breakdown is as follows:
- Match tickets: £575
- Flights: £150
- Accomodation: £1,330
- Other expenses: £1,045
- Total: £3,100
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