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Brits sing football chants as they hit pubs and bars on eve of Euro 2020 clash – let’s bring it home boys!


ENGLAND fans were out in full force overnight as they hit the town on the eve of the country’s biggest football game in 55 years.

Revellers took to the streets -packing pubs and bars – as they sang and chanted well into the night ahead of the Euro 2020 final.

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England fans partied in Leicester Square on Saturday night with beers in hand on the eve of the country’s Euro 2020 clash against ItalyCredit: LNP
Flags were flown for revellers celebrated into the nightCredit: LNP
Spirits were high as people danced and partiedCredit: LNP
Boozed up fans sang chants – hoping that history can be writtenCredit: LNP
The atmosphere was one of jubilationCredit: LNP

England fans were snapped decked in their England gear as excitement builds ahead of the historic match.

For most, this is their first ever experience of England in a major final – the last being in 1966 – and many chose to celebrate the unique event in some style.

Beers flowed and spirits were high as people gathered in their droves to embrace the occasion.  

Brits across the country are eagerly awaiting the final with the Queen, Prince William and Boris Johnson all sharing their best wishes to the Three Lions for the game.

It’s been a long wait for any hardened England fan – one filled with pain and suffering – but this time, fans feel that that could all change.  

Opponents Italy, however, will provide a stern test and many of their fans also made their presence known as they arrived on the streets of the capital.  

Fans gathered in their droves for the occasionCredit: PA
The party atmosphere started in in the streets as people united in support for the England teamCredit: Alamy
It will be the first time they have seen England in a major finalCredit: Alamy
Brits were decked out for the occasionCredit: LNP
Italy fans were also making their presence felt in the streetsCredit: PA
Italy played their semi final at Wembley Stadium meaning many Italians are already in London for tomorrow’s finalCredit: PA

But while England fans drank into night, the players were having a much more relaxed evening at the Grove Hotel in Hertford as they stand on the cusp of greatness.

Supporters greeted the players upon their arrival with a huge cheer and also lined the streets near St George’s Park as the team left the training centre.

Captain Harry Kane waved to his adoring fans, as many hope he’ll be the man lifting the coveted trophy come Sunday evening.

Speaking at a press conference alongside the skipper on Saturday night at the hotel, manager Gareth Southgate said his focus was on “bringing the trophy home”, adding: “We’re here to win.” 

Earlier, England captain Harry Kane was met by adoring fans as he arrived at the team hotelCredit: Getty
Young fans were beside themselves with excitementCredit: Getty
They raised England flags aloft as they cheered on the playersCredit: Getty
In a press conference, Southgate said his focus was on ‘bringing the trophy home’, adding: ‘We’re here to win.’Credit: AFP

The Three Lions had also received a royal seal of approval from the Queen who, in a open letter, praised their spirit and commitment.

But Southgate said it was all about what happens at Wembley on Sunday.

The England manager also called on the huge crowd not to disrespect the Italian national anthem.

“It’s important our fans always respect the opposition,” he said.

“We know that when we play abroad and fans boo our anthem it inspires them more. I don’t think it will help the team.

The nation will have a long day waiting for the 8pm kick-off, but Southgate insisted it will be business as usual.

“It’s a normal matchday. All of our preparations, especially for these knockout games, have been the same – you have to keep that consistency,” he said.

Wembley itself is set to host almost 70,000 fans which will erupt into a cauldron of noise for the match at 8pm.

Southgate’s England team has been hailed for its awareness of social issues which has seen squad members saluted for taking the knee against racism, making a stand on donating to the NHS, and taking the fight for free school meals to Downing Street.

But for all their plaudits off the field, tomorrow’s occasion on it will determine whether they leave a lasting legacy.

Come on lads, bring it home!

Wembley now awaits as England bid to make historyCredit: Reuters
Harry Kane says fans are showing England team how big of an occasion their Euro 2020 success really is


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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