Cheers broke out in London and the rest of the country as England won a place in the 2020 European Cup final.
The Three Lions are now only one historic victory away from their first major trophy since 1966 Denmark Overtime 2-1 Wembley.
With the prospect of winning the 2020 European Cup at home become within reach, home fans will now dare to dream-as the team prepares to face Italy in Sunday’s final.
After the final whistle sounded on Wednesday night, there was a party atmosphere all over the country.
There was chaos in Leicester Square, London, and fans climbed onto the double-decker bus during the celebration.
Fans of the London Vinegar Stadium watch the Euro 2020 semi-final between England and Denmark
/ Amplifier lineIn Trafalgar Square, fans were seen shirtless, throwing beer into the air. Supporters gathered at a landmark in London, chanting “Southgate, you are the one” and “It’s going home.”
Is the captain Harry KaneUnder the watchful eyes of the elated Duke of Cambridge, David Beckham and Boris Johnson, they saved a penalty in overtime and tied the rebound home to give England the lead. Three Lions On the way to the final battle with Italy on Sunday.
Earlier, striker Raheem Sterling put pressure on Denmark captain Simon Kjaer to force them to send the ball into his goal. In less than 10 minutes, the visiting team relied on Mikel Damsgaard’s The Thunder took a surprising lead with a free kick.
Trafalgar Square fans celebrate England’s promotion to the Euro 2020 final
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For England fans, this is a game of contrasting emotions, including in stadiums, bars and fan areas, as well as an estimated 20 million people watching TV at home.
Every time the England team scored a goal, the fans would cheer for it. The fans in the fan area roared, jumped onto the table and threw beer into the air.
England fans celebrate at the vinegar field in London after the game
/ Action pictures from ReutersWhen Gareth Southgate’s team achieved a historic victory, English fans, young and old, in Croydon celebrated together.
John Engel, 65, from Beddington, was 10 during the 1966 World Cup final, and he said he felt “absolutely great.”
“I remember 66 years, but I am more ecstatic than when I was 10 years old,” he said.
“This is a great game. It could have gone any way, but okay, it seems to be on our way.”
20-year-old Nandeli Perembe said: “I was very nervous in overtime. I thought I would enter a penalty shoot-out, and I hate penalty kicks.”
Fans watching England vs. Denmark
/ Amplifier lineHe added: “I still have work tomorrow, but I will be late with the kids when I get home, so this should be fine.”
Earlier, the 8,000 English Danes in Wembley Stadium celebrated wildly in the 30th minute because their team was unlikely to lead.
Denmark’s first opener silenced the fans in Trafalgar Square-the first game that England recognized in the tournament-and the home fans could be heard cursing and booing after the ball was in the net.
James Little, a 19-year-old student from Sutton, south London, said: “To be honest, I was surprised that we did not concede a goal in this game. I think our way of playing means we need to Score first.
“There is still a long way to go from here, and I hope that the curse of the semifinals will not reappear-this is our best chance to win.”
England are considered the obvious favourites in betting companies to beat Denmark, and they have made progress in the game without conceding a goal.
The Danes came out of heartbreak in their first loss to Finland-when the talisman Christian Eriksson fell on the court-into the final four.
England’s victory means that the men’s team will participate in the first Grand Slam final since the 1966 World Cup.
