ENGLAND fans are out in force across the UK and in Germany ahead of tonight’s Euro 2024 final.More than 50,000 Three Lions supporters have travelled to Berlin, with many downing pints, while others are enjoying a mini hotrod tour and holding up the traffic.Crowds of rowdy fans are gathering in London ahead of the matchCredit: Zuma PressTabitha Butler, 26 and Beatrice Lennon-Butler, 23 in BirminghamCredit: SWNSFans hitting the pubs in Leeds ahead of the gameCredit: NB PRERSS LTDFans start their joyous celebrations early in central LondonCredit: AlamyEngland fans are out in full force in central LondonCredit: AlamyEngland fans pose for a photo at BreitscheidplatzCredit: PAEngland fans enjoying a mini Hotrod tour while holding up trafficCredit: Paul EdwardsEngland fans with a replica UEFA Euro 2024 Trophy at Breitscheidplatz in Berlin todayCredit: PAOne fan in Berlin climbed up a flag poleCredit: PATom Staite, 27, from Warwick, Joe Lyon, 27, from Birmingham and Billy Hodder, 27, from YattonCredit: SWNSIt’s not just the English in Berlin – hordes of Spaniards are also partying in the cityCredit: AlamyBrits have been snapped at the likes of Brandenburg Gate and Friedrichstrasse, with many donning replica shirts and St George’s cross flags.Some are even brandishing a full size trophy in Breitscheidplatz.Plenty are already enjoying a drink in the sun at the Reichstag Euro 2024 Fan Zone.Thousands are also descending on fan zones across the UK – including in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol. Read more sports newsWhile many fans are making last ditch efforts to get to Germany – despite warnings of traffic chaos heading into Britain’s busiest airports this weekend.England fans have paid thousands of pounds, travelling by air, road and rail to Germany to be at the match.Alfie Bray, 21, a mechanical engineer from Birmingham, had flown from London to Frankfurt and got the train to Berlin.He and friend Callum Williams, 21, booked travel to the city as soon as the second goal was scored in the semi-final.Most read in Euro 2024Martin Rafferty, 44, from Birmingham, said he and friends had driven for 15 hours to reach the city despite not having tickets for the final.He said: “It could be a chance of making history.”Brazen England fans don ‘winners’ tattoos before Euros 2024 final even begins as supporters say ‘it’s coming home’Tony Rudd, 37, made a journey of 26 hours to get to Berlin from his home in Darwin, Australia, costing about £4,500.He said: “I made a last-minute decision. I went ‘I’m going’.”Pubs and bars across England are allowed to stay open until 1am on Monday morning – with boozy fans already pictured setting off flares in Trafalgar Square in London.British Beer And Pub Association chief executive Emma McClarkin said: “On what promises to be a hugely exciting day for the country we expect an incredible 10 million extra pints to be poured in our pubs this Sunday to toast England’s Euros final.A jubilant England fan poses with both of his pintsCredit: PAEngland fans from Mansfield, Nottingham and Peterborough at BreitscheidplatzCredit: PA”A huge £48 million in additional trade for pubs and breweries will be generated by fans across the nation.”It comes as England stars triumphantly saw off the Netherlands on Wednesday in the semi-final with a last gasp Ollie Watkins winner.The Three Lions are hoping to end their 58-year wait for glory against Spain.England men have never reached a major final on foreign soil and have also never lost a match in Berlin before.Before the players head to Berlin for the final, the athletes prepared at their luxury base in Blankenhain.All 26 members of the squad were in full training.It gives Gareth Southgate a selection decision to make at left-back after Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier played half the game each in the semi-final victory over Holland.Trippier has been nursing a calf strain and Shaw is yet to play over 45 minutes at the tournament so far.Once training is over, England will leave Blankenhain and head to Berlin at 3.30pm.England fans light flares as they enjoy the atmosphere in Trafalgar Square, LondonCredit: APLuke Osborne, 27 and Hugh Burrowes, 28, from CannockCredit: SWNSMore than 50,000 England fans have descended on BerlinCredit: PAEngland fans in face paint with beers in handCredit: PAAn England fan carrying a crate of beerCredit: PAThe men’s side have never won a European Championship, with the World Cup win in 1966 their last and only major silverware.Brazen England fans have already been getting Euro 2024 winners tattoos so convinced Harry Kane and the boys will be victorious.Dan Thomas, from Swindon, Wiltshire, is among those who is ultra-confident England will defeat Spain despite not winning major honours since the World Cup in 1966.The data consultant spent two and a half hours getting a trophy and the words “England Euro 2024 Winners” tattooed on his leg three days ago.The 29-year-old went to the Reign Barbers and Tattoos parlour in Swindon on Thursday – the day after England booked its place in the final.”I thought (England) would get far, so it’s come as no shock,” he said.”I’m pretty confident. I think it will happen. I wouldn’t have got it done if I didn’t think it would happen.”I think it will be close and I think it will be 1-1, but go to extra time. I think we’ll win 2-1 at extra time.”Southgate himself has issued a rallying cry to fans ahead of the match.The Three Lions manager said the team has been “grateful” for the support throughout the tournament, saying he hoped to see the “same again” this evening.The King, the Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister are among those who have thrown their support behind the team.In a video posted on social media by the England football team, Southgate said: “To all of the fans that travelled to the games, I know there have been some epic journeys, hours and hours of travel, so grateful for that support.”It’s meant so much to us in the stadium, and it’s so important for the players, so same again please for the final.England’s route to the Euro 2024 final”To everybody at home, we’ve for a long time wanted to create memories for everybody.”I think we’ve had a lot over the last seven, eight years. This tournament has thrown up more, the knockout phase in particular.”I think we’ve shown amazing resilience, never say die spirit, composure under pressure at different moments.”So, we’re looking forward to this challenge. We know we’ve got to be exceptional again against Spain. But we’re in here fighting and we hope to do you proud again.”Speaking during a press conference on Saturday evening, Southgate said the team were aware of what a victory would mean to the nation.Captain Kane told the press conference he is “extremely proud to be English”, saying a win would be “incredible” for fans.The Prince of Wales, who will attend the match, said in a social media post on Saturday: “We are so proud of you all England, just one last push to finish the job!”Go out there and show the world what you’re made of. We believe. W.”William, who is president of the Football Association (FA), attended England’s quarter-final victory over Switzerland a week ago and the group stage game against Denmark, and was seen cheering in the stands.His father, the King, also commended the team after their 2-1 semi-final win over the Netherlands on Wednesday but quipped that they should avoid more last-minute drama.In a message to Southgate’s side, Charles sent the players the royal family’s “very best wishes” and “warmest congratulations”.He added: “If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated!READ MORE SUN STORIES”Good luck, England.”In a good luck message, Sir Keir Starmer, writing to “Gareth and all the England team”, said: “You should all be proud of what you’ve achieved so far, and I hope you can take some strength from the millions at home kicking every ball alongside you.”HOW TO WATCH THE 2024 EUROS FINALTHE Euro 2024 final will take place on Sunday, July 14Kick-off will be at 8pm BST and The Olympiastadion in Berlin will host.The Euro 2024 final will be broadcast live on both BBC One and ITV1.All of the games at the European Championships have been aired on either BBC or ITV during the tournament.You will be able to live stream the final for free on either BBC iPlayer or ITVX.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.England fans – including one in a Gareth Southgate Hawaiian-style shirt – in BerlinCredit: PAEngland fans in full crusader costumes in the German cityCredit: AlamyFans pose with replica shirts and a St George’s a flag draped over their shoulders outside the stadiumCredit: PAFans chanting, bottles in hand after making the trip from the UKCredit: PAEngland fans from Stoke pose for a photo outside the OlympiastadionCredit: PAEngland fans from Birmingham proudly holding up their St George’s flag while on tourCredit: AlamyThere’s a party atmosphere in the German capital with hours to go before kick offCredit: PAEngland fans are already on the beers in BerlinCredit: PAThe replica trophy is getting past around among groups of fansCredit: PAThe party is already in full swing in the German capitalCredit: PAEngland fans Lewis and Tyler Cremin outside the stadium in BerlinCredit: PAEngland fans of all ages are getting geared up for the gameCredit: PA More
