MP Mark loved stadium action

One of those golden ticket holders was Workington MP Mark Jenkinson. And there's absolutely no doubt how much he enjoyed the experience.

"It was fantastic, the atmosphere was electric. I didn't sit down for most of the match. Every time I sat down I was back on my feet," he said.

Mr Jenkinson was in a group of six, including fellow MPs and friends, but was giving nothing away regarding how he scooped a ticket.

"I was incredibly lucky to be invited along earlier in the week. I had a bill committee the following day so was due to be in London on Wednesday night," he said.

"It was absolutely amazing to be among the action although I was a bit apprehensive initially as it's that long since we have been in that environment.

"But I still enjoyed the match immensely."

All those attending had to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test or double jab. They wore masks in communal area but could take them off when seated.

The excitement was palpable, he said.

"All the emotions are heightened by being in the stadium. The peaks and troughs are much higher and lower.

"I wasn't wanting to believe they were going to win until the last minute, that final whistle.

"Then the place just erupted, it was an amazing feeling to be among that."

Up until this week the father of four has watched most of the matches with his family.

"I face timed the kids from the match," he said.

"They were really excited and wanted videos.

"Initially I was the worst dad in the world because I wasn't taking them but then they were as excited as I was."

"There was some really good football, some poor decisions and some better ones," he said of Wednesday night's action.

"Ultimately what matters is we came out on top. For a while I was worried, it was tense."

There was a big Danish contingent, who were "great". And the fans were in high spirits but he saw no bother.

The MP has "very high hopes" for Sunday's match.