Couple's 'still married' England flag at World Cup

A couple who flew their England flag at the 2010 World Cup as newly weds, have displayed it at this year's tournament - with the words "still married" added.

Serena and Dave Stone, from Bournemouth, unfurled their flag reading "World Cup Honeymoon 2010" during England's win over Croatia in Dallas on 17 June, catching the attention of BBC commentator John Murray.

The flag also features the AFC Bournemouth badge. Serena worked in the club's ticket office and Dave was a club director when they married at Dean Court in 2010.

It was originally made for their honeymoon spent watching England games at the World Cup in South Africa.

The couple are now following England's journey through the tournament, with the team's next group game against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.

The pair are following England throughout the tournament under Fifa's Follow My Team ticket package.

Their journey so far has taken them from Dallas through Memphis, Nashville and Philadelphia.

Speaking during the match commentary on BBC Sounds, Murray described the flag and said "well done" to the couple for the longevity of their marriage.

"They'll have enjoyed this, I'm sure," he added, referring to the result.

The flag originally read "Just Married" and was altered years later to mark the couple's anniversary, before being brought out of storage for this tournament.

Dave told the BBC the flag's first appearance at Dean Court came when Bournemouth were playing Port Vale - and said he was thrilled the team will play in Europe next season.

"It just shows how far we've come in those 16 years," he said. "It's absolutely phenomenal."