Photo Gallery "10 German Bombers"
Germany fans, swept up in the patriotism and euphoria of the World Cup, have been taking on the world's best football chanters -- England supporters. They're getting close in terms of volume, but they're not quite there yet.
German and England fans stage an impromptu chanting competition on the bank of the Rhine river in Cologne. In terms of volume it was a draw but the Germans need to work on their lyrics.
Foto: David Crossland
A rendition of "Ten German Bombers" by England fans pretending to be Spitfires. References to World War Two abound whenever England supporters encounter their German rivals, although they seem to have dropped the old favorite "Two World Wars and One World Cup"
Foto: David Crossland
An inflatable Spitfire running out of air.
Foto: David Crossland
World War Two helmets are in fashion among some England supporters.
Foto: David Crossland
Going "mental" with passion for England: fans in the center of Cologne.
Foto: David Crossland
Vocal and colourful, fans invading Cologne's city center.
Foto: David Crossland
England's secret weapon.
Foto: David Crossland
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