Raucous England Fans Are In Dreamland Waiting For Wednesday s Next Three Lions Clash Against Denmark Buoyed By The Team s Flawless Performance Last Night In The Euro 2020 Quarter-final
Raucous England fans are in dreamland waiting for Wednesday's next Three Lions clash against Denmark, buoyed by the team's flawless performance last night in the Euro 2020 quarter-final.
The Danes are all that stands between them and the tournament's final and an incredible boost for a country that has been ravaged by coronavirus and يلا شوت لايف endless lockdowns.
Beers were sent flying through the air and one fan even stripped off to his St George's Cross underwear as revellers went wild at big screen events from London to Newcastle watching the Three Lions destroy Ukraine 4-0 and secure a glorious return to the capital in front 60,000 fans for Wednesday's semi-final.
It was the two Harrys, Kane and Maguire, who dealt the Ukrainians hammer blow goals just after the start of the second half, making it 3-0, before Jordan Henderson put the cherry on the cake and made it 4-0.
It came after the talisman Kane gave England an early lead when he poked the ball home with just four minutes on the clock after a killer though-ball from Raheem Sterling, who gave another classy performance.
The lucky few thousand England fans who had made it to Italy celebrated into the early hours in Rome.
'It has been the most amazing night,' said James Curran who had travelled from Prague with two friends for the match.
'I don't think anyone in the stadium expected this result. Everyone is in dreamland.'
Other stunned supporters struggled to get their words out as they tried to comprehend the team's achievement.
Supporter Marc Ghossein said: 'It's an amazing feeling.
We have been waiting for this for 25 years now.'
His friend Ellie Mhanna added: 'England are going to win this year's Euros for sure. They've been consistent and they deserve it.'
When the game ended the festivities continued, firstly inside the fan zone before they were kicked out by security.
Fans later took to the streets of London, partying in Pall Mall, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, excited for the prospect to do it all over again on Wednesday.
And the Duke of Cambridge was most pleased with the team's 'top performance' against Ukraine, tweeting out that he 'can't wait for Wednesday's semi final' against Denmark as he lauded the team's 'clean sheet' during the match in Rome's Stadio Olimpico.
He said: 'Another top team performance and clean sheet from England tonight.
Well played to Ukraine. Can't wait for Wednesday's semi final! Onwards W.'
Prince William - who is president of the Football Association - watched England's match against in Wembley earlier this week with his wife Kate and their football-mad son .
But the Cambridges - like thousands of England fans - were unable to travel to for the game on Saturday night because all UK arrivals needed to self-isolate for five days after arriving in Italy - which is on England's amber list.
England face a date with destiny in front of 60,000 expectant fans at Wembley next Wednesday after beating Ukraine 4-0 in the Uefa Euro 2020 quarter final in Rome on Saturday night
60,000 expectant fans will pile into Wembley on Wednesday, hoping to roar the Three Lions on to victory against Denmark in their first Euro semi final for 25 years
England manager Gareth Southgate has masterminded the national side's exhilarating run to the Euro 2020 semi final
Prince William - who is president of the Football Association - watched England's match against Germany in Wembley earlier this week with his wife Kate and their football-mad son Prince George
Harry Kane headed home the third on the 49th minute sending millions of fans into rapture just minutes after Harry Maguire headed in a second goal at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome
Drinks go flying through the air as an England fan stripped to his underwear goes wild with his friends at a screening of the quarter finals in Manchester
England fans celebrate as they leave the Stadio Olimpico in Rome victorious
Beer goes flying at fan screening in Manchester as Jordan Henderson makes it 4-0 England in Rome
An England fan stripped to his underwear celebrates the stunning victory over Ukraine at a fan screening in Manchester
A group of Three Lions fans celebrate the momentous goals against Ukraine at a screening in Croydon, south London
An England fan drains whisky from the bottle as he sits on his friend's shoulders and beers fly through the air during raucous celebrations in London's Trafalgar Square
Fireworks explode as England fans celebrate after their 4-0 victory over Ukraine in central London
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Police officers surround England fans going wild in central London after the stunning quarter final result
A handful of supporters have clashed with police this evening after England's victory.
Pictured: A man is detained by police officers in London
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There were wild celebrations among England fans in Newcastle's Times Square as Harry Maguire headed England 2-0 up on the night
Henderson heads in England's fourth goal to make certain the Three Lions' semi-final place at Wembley
An England fan's rapturous reaction as the fourth goal hits the back of the net in Rome against Ukraine
Booming chants of 'We are going to Wembley' were bellowed out by crowds in England, while in Kyiv, distraught Ukrainians looked on at big screens with tears in their eyes as the two Harrys dealt them a brutal one-two punch.
The lucky few thousand England fans who had made it to Italy celebrated into the early hours in Rome.
'It has been the most amazing night,' said James Curran who had travelled from Prague with two friends for the match.
'I don't think anyone in the stadium expected this result. Everyone is in dreamland.'
Steven Langmead almost shouted himself hoarse during the match cheering on the Three Lions.
'I feel really privileged to have been here.
Always had a feeling we would win, but not by four goals. Bring on the semi-final. I'd love to be at Wembley but will settle for watching it on the TV back home in Spain.'
Jubilant fans in Trafalgar Square jumped up and screamed with delight, throwing their cups of beer into the air and hugging each other in celebration after Harry Kane opened the scoring after just four minutes.
A group of friends go wild as England make it four against the Ukrainians in the quarter finals
Henderson is surrounded by his England teammates as they make history in Rome
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates on the field following England's stunning victory in Rome
A group of England fans at Flat Iron Square in London are lost in the moment as England make it 4-0
England supporters react to England's third goal at the Boxpark Croydon in south London
England supporters react at the 4TheFans Fan Park in Manchester, north-west England
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Harry Maguire of England celebrates with Declan Rice after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Quarter-final match against Ukraine
England fans go wild outside the Stadio Olimpico in Rome after the stunning victory against the Ukraine
England's forward Harry Kane (R) celebrates with England's forward Raheem Sterling (2R) and England's midfielder Declan Rice after scoring the team's third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-final
Thousands of England supporters have taken to the streets to celebrate England's win against Ukraine.
Pictured: An unmasked fan atop his friend's shoulders in Leicester Square, London
Choruses of 'Football's coming home' are ringing out in pubs and homes across the country after Kane's goal has put England firmly on the path to the semi-finals which will be played at Wembley
Harry Maguire of England scores a goal to make it 2-0
Flares were set off by some supporters after England claimed victory at the final whistle
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Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Quarter-final match between Ukraine and England
England fans in Rome celebrate in the sweltering heat late into the night
A young couple embraces as they celebrate England beating Ukraine in Euro 2020 quarter finals
Fans celebrate in Leicester Square, central London, after England beat Ukraine 4-0 in their Euro2020 quarter final match
Maskless fans set off flares and waved St George's flags as they congregated in the capital to mark England advancing to the semi finals of Uefa Euro 2020
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Supporters at a Manchester fan zone went wild as the goals were rattled in. One fan, who was dressed as a knight, hugged the nearest man next to him as they threw their beers into the air.
Hairdresser Kim Wilson, 26, of Salford: 'I can't believe we have scored two goals one after another.
Everyone is so happy - this place went mental. People are jumping over the place.'
Supporters in Leicester Square in London were in high spirits, singing and chanting that 'it's coming home'.
Trevor Harris, 40, from Watford, said: 'It's coming home.
You can hear everyone chanting it. England is England and it's about time we actually started playing.'
Keira Starr, 19, added: 'I thought we'd lose, but now I actually think we'll be in the final.'
However it did turn sour as police officers formed human barricades and tried to disperse the fans.
It led to some clashes with several people detained, although the Met Police has not released any information.
More than 30 million England supporters are cheering on the national side in their UEFA quarter final against , with travel restrictions preventing tens of thousands of fans descending on Rome.
Fans at a Manchester fan park went berserk after the England captain scored, with pints being flung into the air and one fan dressed as Gareth Southgate in a waistcoast went wild.
Dad-of-two Rick Hodgson, 32, said: 'Wow...I can't believe we have scored so early.
'I went mad - this is getting better and better.
'Gareth is really making us believe and dream we can go all the way.'
After the match, England manager Gareth Southgate Gareth called on his 'ruthless' heroes to finish the job.
'It's fabulous.
I suppose it's still sinking in that it's another semi-final - three in three years,' he said.
'We want to go two steps further. I know what will be happening at home. We are now playing with a lot belief and the players can see what's possible.
'We still have a long way to go and we are not satisfied.
Tonight is a really enjoyable night for everybody but I've got to say I was already thinking about the next challenge before the end of the game.
'That's the one for us - we've never been to a European Championship final, it's another opportunity to make history.
'It's lovely to see everyone on a Saturday night, beer in hand.
They should enjoy it. It's been a long year for everyone. I'm chuffed the two performances have brought so much happiness to people.
'We were ruthless and decisive tonight. It's fabulous for our country - a semi-final at Wembley.
Everyone can really look forward to that - it's brilliant.'
Having reached the semis of the previous World Cup, victory on Wednesday would book England's first major tournament final since 1966 - and captain Kane added: 'It's where we wanted to be. We set out a vision before the World Cup of what we want to achieve.
We are knocking it off step by step. The World Cup was great but we fell short, we had a good run in the Nations League. We're in another semi-final.
'Now it's about getting over the line, the next step that we have got to do on Wednesday.
Supporters in fan zones across the country enjoyed a brilliant evening as England progressed to the next stage of Euro 2020.
Above: Fans cheer in Newcastle's Times Square
It's Coming Home: England supporters in south London react as captain Harry Kane scored the first goal of the UEFA Euro 2020 quarter final clash against Ukraine
England fans in Manchester went berserk after Harry Kane opened the scoring for the Three Lions after just four minutes
England fans in Newcastle's Times Square celebrate after watching Harry Kane fire England 1-0 ahead in the Euro 2020 quarter final match against Ukraine in Rome
England supporters react to England's win at the 4TheFans Fan Park in Manchester
England fans in Newcastle's Times Square celebrate at full time as England win 4-0 in the Euro 2020 quarter final match against Ukraine in Rome
Thousands of unmasked fans have been pictured in London this evening as they celebrate England's win
Even those in Rome (above) couldn't help themselves as the Three Lions will play their first Euro semi final in 25 years
Police speak to an England fan as things turn ugly in Piccadilly Circus after the Ukraine victory
Police officers in London push back the crowds that had congregated in Leicester Square after England won 4-0
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Crowds have been caught on camera clashing with the police, as officers held large numbers of supporters
Met Police officers stand guard as England fans celebrate after the Three Lions claimed victory in Rome
Met Police officers form a human barricade as they face a standoff with jubilant England fans in the capital
Jubilant scenes were sparked across London (above) after England advanced to the Euro 2020 semi finals, where they will face Denmark next week
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'We have more experience [than 2018]. We've been playing for our clubs in big games - Champions League finals, Premier League title races. We're looking confident. Hopefully we can continue that.
The job is not done yet.
There's a lot more football to play.'
Following the match, goal-scorer Maguire told the BBC: 'We have great belief in the dressing room. We got an early goal and they gave us a few problems but second goal settled us and we controlled game from then on,' he told the BBC.
'We now have to rest before another big one coming up.
We are not settling for a semi-final - we want to go further.'
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand was leading the praise, telling his pundit colleagues: 'I've never seen an England team so composed. That's the biggest compliment I can pay them.
All the players playing a part - the manager is utilising the squad. They are now hard to play against. They grind you down and ask you questions.'
Both Three Lions supporters who remained in the UK and those who made the journey to Rome have vowed to cheer the national side to victory in tonight's crunch clash.
Thousands of fans have been piling into the 70,000 capacity Stadio Olimpico as England bid to make their first Euro semi final for more than a quarter of a century.
Chants of 'Football's Coming Home' have echoed around the approaches to the stadium as captain Harry Kane led his team out in warmups, as England fans outnumbered those from Ukraine 4-1 on the streets of Rome.
As our fans both at home and abroad prepare for tonight's Euro 2020 quarter final match with Ukraine one message is clear: 'Trust in Southgate'.
The talisman striker (right) sent millions of fans into raptures after he struck after just four minutes of play, after he was played in behind the defence by Raheem Sterling
England supporters react after England's Harry Kane scored the third goal as they gather in Trafalgar Square in London
England fans enjoying the glorious win against the Ukrainians at a venue in London (left) and Manchester (right)
England fans go wild after early hammer blows from Harry Kane and Harry Maguire in the second half which look set to guarantee England a semi-final clash with Denmark
The England captain Harry Kane (middle) sent millions of fans into raptures after he scored within four minutes of kickoff
Hundreds of England supporters chant at the Boxpark Croydon in south London as England prepare to face Ukraine in UEFA Euro 2020 quarter final against Ukraine
Fans gather ahead of tonight's clash between Ukraine and England in designated fanzone Boxpark, Croydon, London
England's defender Harry Maguire (back) celebrates with England's defender Luke Shaw after scoring the second goal
Fans in BoxPark Croydon wait for the start of the Euro2020 quarter final match between England and the Ukraine which is minutes away
More than 30 million England fans are expected to cheer on the national side in their UEFA Euro 2020 quarter final against Ukraine.
Above: Fans in BoxPark Croydon wait for kickoff
The chants have already begun in some of the designated fan zones in the UK.
Pictured: Supporters cheering in BoxPark Croydon
Thousands of Three Lions fans have lined the stands of Stadio Olimpico in Rome before tonight's UEFA Euro 2020 quarter final match between England and Ukraine
Supporters pose on the stands before the Euro 2020 Championship quarter final match between Ukraine and England
More than 30 million England fans are expected to cheer on the national side in their UEFA Euro 2020 quarter final against Ukraine.
Pictured: Supporters in designated Fan Zone, Greater Manchester
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Millions of fans will be cheering on the Three Lions from across the country, with 1,700 supporters eager to share their support as they packed into a Manchester fan park.
The designated fan zone in London's Trafalgar Square has started to fill up ahead of England's match in the Italian capital, and fans were relaxed as the match between Czech Republic and Denmark played in the background on two large screens.
And the players' wives, girlfriends and family members have all posted their messages of support on social media ahead of the titanic match in Rome this evening.
Expat supporters from Dubai, Switzerland, Spain, Prague and France were among the first arrivals in the historic Italian city today.
More than 300 flew from the UAE - paying £700 for a return ticket - with a further 200 expected to arrive before the evening kick off.
And even German fans in Rome said they will be cheering on England after they were swayed by the passionate support they saw at Wembley when their team was defeated.
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Hear our roar: England fans pose in Bristol as they prepare to cheer on the Three Lions in their quest for eternal footballing glory
Despite Covid restrictions preventing many fans from travelling to italy, thousands of fans have gathered in fan parks such as those in London (above) ahead of tonight's quarter final
England supporters react to England's first goal at the Boxpark Croydon in south London
Those lucky enough to bag a ticket to tonight's game at Stadio Olimpico, Rome are preparing to cheer the Three Lions on
As England fans both at home and abroad prepare for the Euro 2020 quarter final match with Ukraine one message is clear: 'Trust in Southgate'.
Pictured: England manager Gareth Southgate speaking to the media ahead of the match
England fans have started to arrive and wave flags at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome ahead of tonight's crunch kickoff with Ukraine
Ukraine will also have fan representation inside the Italian stadium this evening, despite England supporters outnumbering them 4-1 on the streets of Rome
Kieran Trippier and Harry Kane of England inspect the pitch with teammates prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Quarter-final match between Ukraine
A fan in face paint in Market Square in Nottingham before the Euro2020 quarter final match between England and Ukraine
England's fans pose for a photograph outside the front of Stadio Olimpico, Rome ahead of tonight's clash with Ukraine
England fans congregate in Newcastle's Times Square ahead of tonight's UEFA Euro 2020 quarter final against Ukraine
Fans across the country are set to watch the action outdoors on big screens in designated fan zones.
Pictured: Smiling supporters in Newcastle's Times Square
Three Lions supporters enter the Stadio Olimpico in Rome ahead of tonight's 8pm kick off between England and Ukraine in
Three Lions fans wear masks of Queen Elizabeth II and Boris Johnson as the anticipation builds ahead of the UEFA Euro 2020 quarter final match
England fans look cheerful as they pose in Centenary Square in Birmingham today ahead of England's Euro 2020 match
Two fans pose outside of a pub in Bristol as they watch build up of England's Euro 2020 quarter final match-up against Ukraine
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Katie Goodland, wife to England captain Harry Kane, posed with the couple's children and shared her words of encouragement on Instagram
Ahead of her husband's crunch match against Ukraine Katie Goodland said: 'Return of the tepee...
#letsgobaby #itscominghome'
Manchester United centre back Harry Maguire's sister Daisy posted her support on Instagram ahead of England's game
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