An Iceland fan has splashed the cash by hiring a Boeing 737 aeroplane to transport himself and 179 other supporters to the nation's last-16 clash with England today.

Gretar Sigfinnur Sigurdarson will have spent about £140,000 to rent the Boeing 737 for one day, which will transport fans from Reykjavik to Nice this morning and bring supporters back straight after the game.

Confirming the plan on his Facebook page, Mr Sigurdarson said: "I have rented a plane for 180 passengers to Nice in France.

"It will be a return trip on the day. We leave early in the morning and return in the evening, just after the game."