Milne has travelled around the world to support England at major tournaments.
England superfan Andy Milne noticed a gap in the market when he visited Thailand on a school trip – so he decided to take action.
Milne, a retired biology teacher from Cheshire, achieved cult hero status in 2022 when he was spotted holding a replica of the World Cup trophy during England’s 3-0 win against Senegal.
Since that moment in Qatar, the 60-year-old has been spotted in the crowd on numerous occasions, including at this summer’s European Championship in Germany.
Andy’s journey supporting the Three Lions began in the summer of 1982, when his belongings got stolen within moments of arriving in Spain, and he has followed them ever since.
So what does he get up to away from the world of football? Well, Milne runs a successful real-life treasure hunt in Thailand after noticing the potential during a school trip with his students.
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Situated on an island that is part of the Chumphon Archipelago, the ‘Treasure Island Challenge’ is a unique six-hour fully immersive experience that will take you across Koh Tao on a quest to find its hidden treasure.
Here, you will solve clues that will take you across the island and meet friendly locals to help you in your quest.
You will visit charming beaches and secret coves as part of the £36 per person activity, as well as snorkeling with a group of no more than 12 people for clues amongst marine life.
“When you arrive, you get to a pirates den, and then after the introduction, you begin. The start is like a traditional escape room,” Andy told The Mirror last year.
“Customers work out the clues to find their treasure map. Then they will set out in groups of up to 12 for the day.
“They will follow a route through the main town, visit local businesses to find their provisions and transports. The tour takes them to four beaches and view points. They get to snorkel for clues and follow a trail underwater to find a giant sea creature.”
When asked about his popularity with England fans at Euro 2024, Milne said: “I think it’s because my face keeps appearing on the telly. I’ve been to a lot of tournaments, this is my ninth Euros. I’ve been to eight World Cups and the Women’s World Cup as well.”
He added: “I’ve seen no trouble, I’ve had a fantastic time, here in Frankfurt it’s glorious and the atmosphere in the fan park is unbelievable.”
Milne will likely be in attendance for Saturday’s quarter-final clash between England against Switzerland at the Dusseldorf Arena on Saturday.
UEFA make decision over Declan Rice ban as investigation launched into Jude Bellingham gesture (an)
UEFA have reached a decision on Declan Rice.
UEFA have made a decision about a potential ban for Declan Rice after an incident that followed England’s victory against Slovakia.
England put in another woeful performance in their Euro 2024 round-of-16 clash with Slovakia on Sunday.
Gareth Southgate’s sides were less than two minutes from elimination, but Jude Bellingham produced a spectacular bicycle kick to level the score in the fifth minute of injury-time.
Harry Kane scored early in extra-time and England went on to win 2-1, but there were some bad-tempered scenes at full-time.
Declan Rice clashed with Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona and had to be held back by teammates Ivan Toney, Ezri Konsa and Aaron Ramsdale.
The Italian coach approached the match officials to complain about England’s time-wasting, before pushing Rice away when the Arsenal star confronted him. Another member of the Slovakia coaching staff also shoved Rice.
Rice reacted furiously with a stream of abuse. Expert lipreader Jeremy Freeman told Mail Sport that Rice shouted at Calzona: “Shut up, p***y, oi, shut up, you bald c***.”
There were fears that Rice could face a suspension following the incident, potentially ruling him out of England’s quarter-final clash with Switzerland on Saturday.
Fortunately, according to Mail Sport, UEFA have no plans to charge Rice.
However, Jude Bellingham might not be so lucky.
Rice was involved in a heated moment after England’s win over Slovakia (Image: Getty)
On Monday UEFA confirmed that they have opened an investigation into the midfielder’s celebration following his late equaliser against Slovakia.
Bellingham made a crotch-grabbing gesture, which he claimed was “an inside-joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game.”
If found guilty the 21-year-old could face a suspension, fine or both.
In 2019, UEFA investigated Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Simeone after both made similar gestures during a Champions League last-16 tie between Juventus and Atletico Madrid.
Both were fined but avoided bans, which could indicate how UEFA decide to punish Bellingham.
One man who will miss England’s quarter-final is defender Marc Guehi, who will serve a one-match ban after picking up his second booking of Euro 2024.
UEFA ‘make decision’ on Jude Bellingham ban after crude gesture in England win (an)
Bellingham made the gesture in England’s win over Slovakia.
UEFA’s likely decision over Jude Bellingham’s potential Euro 2024 has been revealed in a new report.
Bellingham, 21, is under investigation from European football’s governing body for a crude gesture he made after scoring in England’s round of 16 win over Slovakia.
After equalising with an overhead kick in the fifth minute of injury time, Bellingham gestured towards his crotch.
Some on social media suggested the Real Madrid star had directed the gesture at the Slovakian bench.
But after the 2-1 victory for England, Bellingham insisted it was inside joke with friends watching in the stands.
“Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight,” he added on X.
UEFA launched an investigation into the matter, sending a letter to Bellingham and England seeking an explanation.
It is understood that Bellingham planned to stand by his initial explanation that his gesture was an in-joke.
The investigation has raised fears Bellingham could be suspended for Saturday’s quarter-final against Switzerland in Dusseldorf.
But a new report claims Bellingham is set to escape a ban.
Bild (via the Daily Mail) claim Bellingham is set to avoid a suspension and is likely to be handed a five-figure fine instead.
Roy Keane’s reaction to Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick vs Slovakia has gone viral (an)
Bellingham performed a similar gesture after scoring a last-minute winner for Real Madrid against Barcelona last season.
On that occasion, he did not face an investigation over his behaviour.
Bild also point out that Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a similar crude gesture during his penalty shootout heroics in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar and escaped with a fine.
Bellingham is not the only player under investigation for making a gesture at Euro 2024.
Turkey star Merih Demiral is being probed after performing a ‘Wolf’s Salute’, a gesture associated with the Grey Wolves – a far-right extremist group, during Turkey’s round of 16 win over Austria on Tuesday night.
