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England supporters swapped football for arrows on Thursday night as thousands descended on one of New York's most famous sporting venues before the Three Lions' decisive World Cup Group L clash with Panama.
With Thomas Tuchel's side needing just a point to reach the Round of 32, many travelling fans took the chance to watch Luke Littler and Luke Humphries at the US Darts Masters.
England fans support Luke Littler and Luke Humphries in New York
Ahead of England's final World Cup group match at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, large numbers of Three Lions supporters packed into the Infosys Theatre inside Madison Square Garden for the opening night of the US Darts Masters.
England shirts were visible throughout the venue as fans embraced another major sporting occasion during their stay in New York.
Former Premier League players Troy Deeney and David Bentley were among those in attendance as the world's leading darts stars entertained a lively crowd.
Defending champion Luke Humphries eased into the quarter-finals with a 6-1 victory over Leonard Gates before praising the atmosphere inside one of the sport's most iconic venues.
“This is a really prestigious event and one of the best venues in the world,” Humphries said after the win.
Luke Littler also progressed comfortably, defeating former North American champion David Cameron to book his place in the last eight.
Littler and Humphries also found time to visit ITV's Brooklyn studio earlier in the week, joining presenter Laura Woods and former Scotland striker Duncan Ferguson during the broadcaster's World Cup coverage.
FGG says: A perfect way to build up to the football
With the NFL and NBA both in their off‑seasons, it’s no surprise that England supporters in New York have thrown themselves into another major sporting spectacle.
Watching two of England’s leading darts stars compete inside the iconic Madison Square Garden offers the perfect warm‑up before attention shifts to Saturday’s crucial clash with Panama.
The Three Lions know a point will be enough to secure their place in the World Cup Round of 32, and potentially top the group, which would set up a favourable tie against a third‑placed side at the Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta.