Iconic England fan Tango has spent £5,000 following England at World Cup despite extortionate ticket prices
Are you watching England's dramatic victories, the emotional singing of 'Wonderwall' and fans having the time of their lives in North America and wishing you were there but just couldn't afford it?
You're far from alone. Millions of us will watch England take on Argentina in the World Cup semi-final tonight from the UK, incredibly jealous of the lucky few inside the Atlanta Stadium who get to watch the historic clash in the flesh.
With soaring prices in every facet of life, let alone tickets for such blockbuster matches, attending a World Cup feels less attainable than ever. But it doesn't actually have to be.
You've probably seen Paul Gregory, or Tango as he's known. If not during an England match, then surely going viral on social media in a picture of him looking down on Harry Kane from the stands or during the Qatar World Cup when he was ordered to put his shirt back on.
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Other than Andy Milne, Tango is England's most iconic travelling supporter, and he's been out in North America since early June.
Alongside his fiancé, Rachel, and friends, Tango has attended every World Cup game so far, as well as the two pre-tournament friendlies. He has travelled to 12 of the USA's states, experienced the high altitudes of Mexico City first hand and been left with a 'lump in his throat' as he belted out 'Wonderwall' with the players.
Yet, he reckons he has only personally spent between £5,000-£5,500 so far on his near six-week American odyssey.
Given a ticket for England's meeting with old foes Argentina are currently going for as high as £3,799, that's a remarkably low figure and Tango has explained that joining the England Supporters Travel Club is how you can enjoy the 'phenomenal experience' of following England at a major tournament for cheaper than you'd think.
How to follow England at a major tournament on the cheap
Tango and his travelling party have been 'shrewd' with their money while away, like driving from Miami to Orlando for a $250 flight to Atlanta, rather than flying from Miami on a $1,400 ticket.
They've also found renting cars, fuel, accommodation, food - even if a steak he had 'made Miller and Carter look like Wetherspoons' - and even beers in certain spots to be remarkably cheap.
But the big-money saver has come when buying their tickets, which is all down to their membership in the England Supporters Travel Club and the hard work they put in to watching England before the tournament.
As a result, Tango and Rachel were in the top 500 cappers and were given access to the very limited 'supporter entry' tickets granted to each football association by FIFA.
Every game at the World Cup has cost them just £46 to attend.
Even the semi-final.
Even the final, should England get there.
"Originally, we were just gonna do the three group stage matches, 'cause the prices were absolutely ridiculous, what they were charging," Tango told LADbible.
"Then the FA gave the top 500 cappers these tickets, which worked out at £46 a ticket, right the way through to the final.
"When we first looked, tickets were going for $7-7.5k dollars each, there is no way we could have afforded that.
"Horrific prices. [People are] playing £3-3.5k per match for a ticket. I think one guy paid £7.5k for the last three matches.
"We haven't paid that for the whole tournament, and we've been here for coming up to six weeks.
"I think so far we probably spent about, with everything, five, five, and a half grand each."
That could turn out to be a bargain if England finally end 60 years of hurt, or just even if they manage to avenge the Hand of God and finally knock Argentina out of a World Cup.
Tango has urged everyone who is feeling the urge to go and watch England to sign up to the supporters travel club as soon as they can.
What is the England Supporters Travel Club?
The England Supporters Travel Club is a membership scheme that costs money to join but can lead to big savings in the future. Especially when it comes to tickets for big tournament games.
A membership runs on a two-year cycle around World Cups and European Championships and costs £85 for new adult members, but then £65 when it's time to renew.
As a member, you get exclusive access to tickets for matches at Wembley for £25, access to away tickets and, crucially, tickets for Euro 2028, which is taking place in Great Britain.
As a member, you earn two caps for each home and each away game you attend over the next two years, which 'soon accumulates.'
The more caps to your name, the earlier and cheaper access you get to tickets for the tournament, rather than having to spend potentially thousands on tickets that aren't set aside specifically for fans.
So if you want to watch England compete in the big games, Tango says: "The best thing to do is join the England Supporters Travel Club. I mean, they've been absolutely fantastic.
"It's like one massive family,
"It's just the friendship and camaraderie amongst football fans. Football is a massive family, you know? They say football without fans, is nothing and that is the case.
"When football fans get together. It doesn't matter what club you support or anything. It's just a phenomenal experience.
"I'd advise anybody that can get involved with it, getting involved with it, because it's a fantastic way of life."
But be quick, the membership is capped at 40,000 members, with only 6,000 new applicants permitted this cycle.
Daniel Murphy