A young England football fan who lives in Bolton is looking forward to a "once in a lifetime experience" of going to Qatar for the World Cup.

Between 3,000-4,000 England fans are expected to make the journey to the Middle East country for the tournament's group stages with up to 3,000 Wales fans set to fly out for their country's first World Cup since 1958.

Jack Adcock, 25, who lives in Bolton, will be staying on a cruise ship docked in Doha and has tickets secured for England's games with USA and Wales.

He will also take in a couple of other games and "fingers crossed" will be returning for the final should England make it, having secured a conditional ticket and flight.

Mr Adcock, who travelled to France for Euro 2016 and watches England home and away, said of the cost: "It's been tough, it's been a big chunk of my wages every month put aside in an account and from what I know it's not going to be cheap out there."

He added: "I'd have loved to have done South Africa but I was too young, so I compare this to like that - it's a country that you wouldn't usually go to.

"I never planned to go to Qatar if it weren't for football, so it'll be worth it, it'll be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and if we play well then it's a bonus."

The Oldham Athletic supporter said he usually sees the "best of England" when following the Three Lions overseas and believes fans will be "more cautious" in a bid to respect the host country.

As well as their excitement and financial sacrifices made in order to travel to the tournament, which begins on Sunday, November 20, supporters have also acknowledged the concerns raised about the host nation.

Accusations over the treatment of migrant workers and a poor record of human rights have plagued the Gulf state, where same-sex relationships are criminalised, since it was controversially awarded this winter's finals.