PASSIONATE England fans are cheering on the Three Lions as the must-win Euros quarter-final clash with Switzerland gets underway.
Gareth Southgate’s side have just kicked off against the talented Swiss team in Dusseldorf at 5pm.
It’s currently 0-0 with all to play for in the must-win quarter final clash.
Southgate has switched to a back-three for the England’s quarter-final showdown.
Ezri Konsa replaces suspended Marc Guehi in an otherwise unchanged line-up.
Supporters packed out the streets of Dusseldorf ahead of the must-win game.
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Three Lions supporters gathered outside O’Reilly’s Irish pub in the centre of the German city.
Many fans were seen brandishing St George’s flags or wearing patriotic bucket hats.
One group of supporters has come to Dusseldorf all the way from Middlesbrough.
They posed for a snap with their England flag emblazoned with the Boro crest.
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The youngest generation of England fans are also well-represented – sporting fresh face paint and full match kit.
And fan Claratte Goodhead, 34, has forked up £1,400 to fly all the way from Australia for the game, the Mail reports.
At home, tennis ace Emma Raducanu was seen wearing an England top as she trains for the next round of her Wimbledon campaign.
Uni students in Leeds are taking on the Otley Run pub crawl before settling down with a more leisurely drink for the game.
Fans have also been spotted out and about this afternoon in Newcastle city centre.
England get off to a good start
Southgate’s men have had most of the early possession and have already had two decent chances.
It’s impressed these fans in Leeds.
England fans at Millennium Square in LeedsCredit: PA All to play for
England fans are in fine form – belting out chants in a bid to get the Three Lions off to an energetic start.
England fans chanting some classics in the Dusseldorf ArenaCredit: Getty Fans backing England at home and away
Back home in England, fans are cheering on the Three lions at Boxpark Wembley.
Excited fans are already chucking their beers as the game gets underway.
Supporters are already spraying the beer at Boxpark WembleyCredit: i-Images
Here we go…
England fans belt out God Save the King in the Dusseldorf Arena.
COME ON ENGLAND!
Come on England…Credit: EPA England fans bring the noise in the Dusseldorf Arena
Banging atmosphere here inside the Dusseldorf Arena.
The stadium itself may resemble a breezeblock from its dull, grey exterior, but inside it is vibrant.
The St George’s flags are out in force all over the England section, with names of clubs and areas from all over our green and pleasant land.
While the wall of red from the Swiss army of fans is something to behold.
Capacity crowd of 46,533 expected in here this evening – with England bringing far more than their official 7,000 allocation.
It has been an overcast and intermittently drizzly day here in this city on the Rhine, but the sun is now peering through the clouds and it’s a pleasant temperature.
England being put through their rondo paces, with Lewis Dunk and Ezri Konsa – making his first start at a major tournament – currently the men in the middle.
England fans belting out chants in the Dusseldorf ArenaCredit: EPA England Wags look tense ahead of kick-off
Wags have been pictured looking tense in the stadium ahead of the Three Lions’ clash with Switzerland in Dusseldorf.
Megan Davison, the wife of England keeper Jordan Pickford, was seen smiling in the stands.
As was Love Island star Dani Dyer – the girlfriend of West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen.
Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan DavisonCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) .
Prince William in the stands
Prince William is in the crowd to support England as they take on Switzerland in the crucial Euros quarter-final.
The heir, 42, has jetted over to join fans at the Dusseldorf Arena for tonight’s quarter-final clash.
Prince William in the Dusseldorf ArenaCredit: Rex Fans get ready at Boxparks across London
Here are some snaps of fans at Boxpark Wembley and Boxpark Croydon:
Excited England football fans gather at Boxpark CroydonCredit: Story Picture Agency A pair of fans are excited for the game at Boxpark WembleyCredit: w8media Switzerland fans teasing the Three Lions
Many Swiss football fans fancy their nation’s chances tonight after a strong start to the tournament.
A few have been teasing the Three Lions – with one seen brandishing a sign saying: ‘England’s coming home’
‘England’s coming home’, says one Swiss fanCredit: Getty
England’s youngest fans
The future of the Three Lions fanbase is in safe hands – with these two youngsters in Dusseldorf for the game.
Fans are now entering the Dusseldorf Arena ahead of the 5pm kick-off.
Two England fans in DusseldorfCredit: PA David James doesn’t believe in jinxes
David James is on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
People who believe in any kind of superstition, or hate overconfidence, look away now.
He said: “The issue with Switzerland is goalkeeper Yann Sommer has had nine draws in his last 13 internationals.
“He is an expert on drawing but I think England will go through. I’m very confident.
“What happened at the end of England’s game with Slovakia – not just the goals but also the reaction of the supporters and the players – is going to be the key for England’s success.”
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