"I'm incredibly patriotic," says Ross, "I love our flag."

He's pulling a trailer loaded with England flags, otherwise known as the flag of St George, and Union flags, while his friends carry a ladder.

They're heading out to fly flags from lamp posts in his hometown, Lichfield.

Image: The group carried flags to raise around Lichfield

We're here to spend an evening with them - keen to understand why flags are appearing on streets across England and what people make of it.

As the flags go up, several passing drivers beep and shout their support.

But it isn't long before a man and woman walk past, visibly annoyed.

"Shameful behaviour," the woman tells the group.

One of Ross's group calls back: "Why can't you be proud?"

Image: A man confronts Ross and his group

"I am proud, but we

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