Wives and girlfriends of England's football stars were visible in the stands, sporting red shirts as they arrived to support their partners in the World Cup match against Panama in New Jersey.
Among those in attendance were Ellie Watkins, wife of Ollie Watkins, and Lauren Fryer, girlfriend of Declan Rice. They were seen heading into the New York-New Jersey Stadium clad in England's team colors.
For fans watching in the UK, the match began at a late 10 p.m. kick-off, but for the players' partners, it offered prime viewing time. The game followed a 0-0 draw against Ghana and a strong 4-2 victory over Croatia in previous group stage matches.
Megan Pickford, wife of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, also shared images on Instagram wearing her red England shirt. She posted photos of their daughter, Ostara, aged three, in a 'Daddy shirt' for the game. Thousands of England supporters traveled to New York for the team's final group stage game, aiming to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
Ellie Watkins had a humorous wardrobe update for her followers, sharing that she had been bra shopping after forgetting to pack essential undergarments for a previous game in Boston. This led to a change in her planned outfit for the Ghana match due to rainy weather. She opted for a white tank top, jeans, and a red jacket, accessorized with an England baseball cap. Watkins also playfully referenced criticism from Roy Keane regarding WAGs wearing shirts with their partners' names on them.
After flying into New York from Boston, Watkins posted on social media about having 'got the goods' and shared a picture of mannequins wearing bras, suggesting a visit to the lingerie store Skims. The brand offers a range of bras, and has featured campaigns with numerous celebrities. Watkins also visited the Louis Vuitton flagship store, where Megan Pickford had previously purchased a $660 calfskin World Cup wallet for Jordan Pickford. The wallet is described by Louis Vuitton as bringing a 'dynamic touch' and features a design of a football pitch and players. Megan Pickford also shared images of shopping at Christian Dior and enjoying a corn dog snack.
Other notable partners in New York included Olivia Stones, wife of John Stones; Tolami Benson, girlfriend of Bukayo Saka; and Ashlyn Castro, partner of Jude Bellingham. Some of these individuals were seen at the New York night spot Somewhere Nowhere. The players' wives, girlfriends, and family members opted to remain in New York between games rather than return to their Florida base, traveling to the New Jersey stadium on Wednesday.