A taste of English soccer culture in Shelburne

England fans have flocked to the Slide In Pub, giving them a taste of their home country.

By: Jackson Bartels

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 919

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

SHELBURNE — A chorus of “come on England” chants rang through the Slide In Pub on Wednesday afternoon as a few dozen fans dressed in their white, blue and red jerseys prepared for England’s World Cup match against Argentina, the 2022 champions.

A mixture of nervous anticipation and excitement hung over fans, knowing that in 90 minutes the Three Lions’ — a nickname for …

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