Emma Saunders, from Watford, will be the English-speaking announcer for the finalists in Moscow

England will have at least one participant in the World Cup final a week on Sunday, who is making the journey from Watford to Moscow for the honour.

Emma Saunders, the stadium announcer at Watford football club’s Vicarage Road, will introduce the finalists at Luzhniki stadium on July 15.

Saunders, who announced the teams for England’s match against Colombia last night, had thought her services would be required only for the group stage of the World Cup, until she was asked to stay on for the knockout phase. “This really is a dream come true,” she said. “It’s incredible. I could not be more proud and thrilled.

“Who would have thought it, from Watford to the World Cup final? It’s an amazing opportunity.”

Saunders, 26,