On the brink of the biggest summer of football ever and with pub tables across the land already reserved for the big games, Carling are inviting England fans to get their first round in at their nearest Carling Academy venue.

The collaboration continues Carling's long history of getting fans close to the game with the venues� expertise in delivering music events for 3 million people per year to temporarily transform what are normally temples of music into fields of footballing dreams for the entire England campaign.

Fans across the country will be able to follow all of the action live on giant screens with rock n roll tribute bands and DJ�s lined up to get the world in motion pre match.

Ice cold Carling will be available with waitress service in selected seating areas so fans don�t miss a second of the game, or lose their seat queuing for the bar. As a nod in the direction of the fans who feel all of this luxury is a far cry from the spirit of the terraces, the organisers have also made sure the all important hot dogs and burgers will be available throughout the day to maintain energy levels.

Carling Sponsorship Manager Glen Price said �Having a beer with your mates while watching the game is a massive part of the football fans� experience. It�s great to be able to use the Carling Academy venues to host these screenings and bring together beer, music and football under one roof. What more do you need?�

Join us as it all kicks off on Saturday 10th June with England v Paraguay with doors at 11.30am.

Fans are invited to reserve their free tickets at www.carling.com

Carling will be screening all of England�s first round games at the following venues:

Carling Academy Liverpool Carling Academy Newcastle Carling Academy Birmingham Carling Academy Bristol Carling Academy Islington

Saturday 10th June England v Paraguay Doors: 11.30am Kick Off: 2.00pm

Thursday 15th June England v Trinidad and Tobago Doors: 2.30pm Kick Off: 5.00pm

Tuesday 20th June England v Sweden Doors: 5.30pm Kick Off: 8.00pm

This event is for over 18�s only For more information contact Cake and / or AMG: Sam Parlane / Lloyd Major +44 (0)20 7307 3100 sam@cakegroup.com lloyd@cakegroup.com

Lou Kovacs +44 (0)20 7787 3128 louise@academy-music-group.co.uk

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