National Grid officials are assessing what extra electricity might be needed to meet a surge in demand during the tournament
While Roy Hodgson and his colleagues fine-tune tactics for the England squad before next month’s World Cup a rather less glamorous team is also preparing to keep Britain’s lights on during the matches.
Managers at the National Grid are trying to assess what extra power might be needed to cope with a surge in electricity demand as kettles are brewed and lights turned on during England’s opening and late-night game against Italy.