Jubilant fans celebrate England's goals in pubs, squares and beaches around the country
The party revs up! England fans go wild as Three Lions defeat Sweden but medics are forced to beg revellers to stop jumping on ambulances as video captures man being RUN OVER by a car
- England fans across the country celebrated wildly as the team beat Sweden in the World Cup quarter final
- They could be seen jumping around, cheering and dousing one and another in beer as the goals went in
- Fervent fans had been standing in line since 10am this morning to secure a space inside pubs across country
- Photographs show hundreds of supporters queuing in sizzling 91.5F (33C) outside pubs in London and Leeds
- Around 38 million pints of beer are set to be drunk by fans today as the latest chapter in the team’s Russian adventure triggers a £190million big-game drinks and food spree
Emergency services begged World Cup revellers not to cause mayhem on the streets of England as fans jumped on ambulances, buses, and cars as they celebrated the stunning win.
An ambulance car was trashed by a huge crowd of revellers in London jumping on it, leaving the windscreen smashed and the bonnet so severely dented the vehicle had to be taken off the road.
Other football fans danced on buses singing the Three Lions song, rode on moving cars almost causing causing a family to be mowed down, and climbed lamp posts after heavy drinking.
Several were arrested near London Bridge station as high spirits led to fights on side streets that had to be broken up by police and the combatants dragged away in handcuffs.
Three Lions supporters around the country celebrated wildly as England brilliantly beat Sweden 2-0 in the World Cup quarter final
Several celebrating fans jumped on the bonnet of an emergency vehicle in Borough High Street, leaving it severely dented – much to the annoyance of London Ambulance
‘Obviously we are chuffed with the result this afternoon but there is absolutely NO excuse to vandalise emergency service vehicles by jumping on them,’ it wrote on Twitter
The antics were in contract to more responsible fans who were cheering, singing and jumping around celebrating the 2-0 win over Sweden while dousing one another in beer as they celebrated the goals.
They had queued up for four hours outside pubs in boiling heat to watch the Three Lions take on Sweden in their quarter final clash.
Other fans got a bit over-excited by England’s first quarter final win since 1990, participating in some over-the-top antics frowned upon by authorities.
Several celebrating fans jumped on the bonnet of an emergency vehicle in Borough High Street, leaving it severely dented – much to the annoyance of London Ambulance.
‘Obviously we are chuffed with the result this afternoon but there is absolutely NO excuse to vandalise emergency service vehicles by jumping on them,’ it wrote on Twitter.
‘This vehicle is now off the road and unable to respond to patients. We are better than this England.’
Other fans were seen riding on the bonnet of a car driving through a street crowded with celebrating revellers soon after England’s victory
The driver, who clearly couldn’t see past the men blocking his windscreen, almost crashed into a a family crossing the street with their dog. Then the fans on the car were then sent tumbling off the car, and one of them appeared to be run over by the car as it sped off
It didn’t go too well for one man in Clapham Junction, London, who jumped off the roof of a bus on to the top of a bus shelter while singing the Three Lions song – but went straight through the glass
Other fans were seen riding on the bonnet of a car driving through a street crowded with celebrating revellers soon after England’s victory.
The two shirtless lads raised their beers to their compatriots, who cheered them on until a near miss at a pedestrian crossing.
The driver, who clearly couldn’t see past the men blocking his windscreen, almost crashed into a a family crossing the street with their dog.
The mother and father were barely able to jump out of the way as the car screeched to a halt too late, pulling their small child out of the way by inches.
Other shirtless fans were seen dancing on the top of buses while waving their drinks in the air along with England flags as traffic was brought to a standstill (fans in Birmingham pictured)
The lads on top of this bus in Manchester were quite over excited, dancing and waving their flags at a cheering crowd
Dozens of fans jumped on top of this bus in Manchester as post-match parties got a bit out of hand
The bus had nowhere to go as it got stuck in the street that was flooded with celebrating fans in central Manchester
The fans on the car were then sent tumbling off the car as it stopped suddenly, and one of them appeared to be run over by the car as it sped off.
Other shirtless fans were seen dancing on the top of buses while waving their drinks in the air along with England flags as traffic was brought to a standstill.
But it didn’t go too well for one man in Clapham Junction, London, who jumped off the roof of a bus on to the top of a bus shelter while singing the Three Lions song – but went straight through the glass.
Several were arrested near London Bridge station as high spirits led to fights on side streets
They had to be broken up by police and the combatants dragged away in handcuffs
An England fan climbed a lamp post near London Bridge station after heavy drinking, much to the amusement of a huge crowd
Another fan hoisted himself on to the sign for the Underground station to get a better view of the revellry on the street
Once on top of the sign he balance precariously and waved an England flag in excitement following the huge win
Some fans further heightened the charged atmosphere by setting off smoke bombs that wafted over the crowd
Elsewhere, fans caused pandemonium in Nottingham as they smashed cars and destroyed an entire bus stop as celebrations got far out of hand.
They waited a long time for the party with some fervent football fans were pictured standing outside pubs in London as early as 10am this morning in sizzling 91.5F (33C) heat to secure a space inside.
In Birmingham, fans took a seat on the canalside ahead of the game and sipped on pints in the sun.
Revellers party and drink in the streets of London, barely inconvenienced by the emergency vehicle parked in the road
The ambulance had its window smashed and the bonnet severely dented out of shape when fans jumped on it
One fan dressed as England manager Gareth Southgate – complete with his trademark waistcoat – stands victoriously on the ambulance
These fans in London could be seen cheering wildly and throwing beer around as Dele Alli added a second goal for England against Sweden
England fans in Croydon’s Boxpark go wild as Deli Alli heads home second goal after Harry Maguire headed in the first
England fans in Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium hurl beer in the air the moment Deli Alli scores England’s second goal
The moment England fans in Flat Iron Square, London believe World Cup glory could be theirs as Three Lions scored again
Now it’s TWO! England fans scream with joy as Deli Alli heads home Three Lions’ second goal against Sweden in World Cup
At the Rose and Crown pub in Wimbledon village, scores of fans have gathered for the England game, including many who have left Wimbledon.
Those who have tickets for Saturday’s tennis have been issued with pink and blue re-entry wristbands.
There were chants of ‘get the tennis off’ as fans waited eagerly for the football to be put on the big screens.
Clive McCabe, from Twickenham, has seats on Court One but has left to watch the football.
He said: ‘It’s the most people who have left Wimbledon on middle Saturday between 1pm and 2pm.’
He added: ‘There’s more people leaving than going in.’
Goal! Beer spills in the air as England fans celebrating Maguire’s goal throw their arms up in joy
Celebrations! Fans celebrate after Harry Maguire nets England’s first goal, putting them ahead of Sweden
Beer rockets into the skies in Bristol as Three Lions fans cheer with pride after Harry Maguire scores first goal in Sweden clash
YEESSSSS! Three Lions fans in London explode with joy as Harry Maguire heads home England’s first goal in quarter-final
Fans in Cheshire dressed up as England manager Gareth Southgate wearing his trademark navy suit and waistcoast.
The group who headed out in Nantwich to catch the game wore light blue shirts and a stripy ties, and even wore with paper masks with the manager’s face on.
Last week, M&S revealed that sales of waistcoats, which Southgate has worn for every one of his four touchline appearances at England’s matches, have rocketed by 35 per cent since the tournament began.
Back of the net! Fans celebrate Harry Maguire’s goal at Flat Iron Square in south London
England fans celebrate the Three Lions first goal as they take on Sweden in the World Cup quarter finals at Ashton Gate
England fans celebrate the first goal from Harry Maguire at the Rose & Crown pub, in Wimbledon, south London
One – nil! Fans at a big screen in London celebrate as Harry Maguire scores a bullet header
It’s coming home! Fans at Flat Iron Square in south London cheer on Harry Kane and the boys as England take on Sweden
Fans react to a near miss from England whilst watching coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-final match between Sweden and England at the Rose & Crown pub, in Wimbledon
Fans – many that have left the tennis in Wimbledon – react to a near miss from captain Harry Kane
A couple appear distracted by a device after England have kick off in a World Cup quarter final while Rafael Nadal and Alex De Minaur plays on Centre Court Wimbledon Tennis Championships
England fans go wild as they see Harry Maguire head home ball while watching on giant screen at London’s Wireless festival
A football fan streams the World Cup Quarter Final action on a phone during the Rafael Nadal match on Centre Court Wimbledon Tennis Championships
England fans climb on one another shoulders to watch the match on the big screen at Flat Iron Square in Borough, London
Fans in Flat Iron Square get ready for the big game as they grab beers and wear Three Lions shirts
Fans ready to watch the coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-final match between Sweden and England at the Rose & Crown pub, in Wimbledon – many who have left the tennis to catch the Three Lions play
England fans arrive at Flat Iron Square in Borough in south London to catch the game
England fans arrive to watch the FIFA World Cup 2018 quarter-final match between Sweden and England at Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton
Beer we go! England fans cheer as they watch England v Sweden quarter-final clash in Bristol
England fans cheer on the Three Lions at Wimbledon where Britain’s Kyle Edmund is set to play this Super Saturday
Three Lions roar: England fans show their support for Harry Kane’s boys during day out at Wimbledon
Kiss of St George: England fans plant a smooch on Three Lions fan with red-and-white painted head at Croydon’s Boxpark
England football fans in Croydon’s Boxpark sing and cheer before the start of the England v Sweden quarter final match
England fans gather along the canalside in Birmingham ahead of the national team’s quarter final game against Sweden
Three England fans don replica shirts to drink pints ahead of the Three Lions game with Sweden this afternoon
Fans excitedly pose draped in a cross of St George and England shirts…while one fan created a shirt of his own drawing the Three Lions on
Fans where hats and drink pints as they prepare to see the Three Lions take on the Swedish team
Fans in Bristol drape themselves in the pub of St. George and raise a glass to the Three Lions as they prepare to watch England take on Sweden
These supporters have been queuing up since 10am this morning to get into The George pub in London Bridge to watch today’s tie
The fervent fans baked in sizzling 91.5F (33C) heat as they waited to secure a space inside the traditional English pub
A line wraps around the block outside of a pub in Clapham shortly before 12pm today – almost four hours before the match kicks off
England fans show support for Gareth Southgate and his team as they head out to watch the match in Nantwich dressed in Southgate trademark navy suit
All together now! Fans dress up as the England manager as they head to watch the Three Lions take on Sweden
England’s victories so far in Russia have sparked scenes of wild celebration here and the atmosphere today will be electric – especially if they progress.
Elsewhere, crowds have flocked to outdoor big screens in cities including London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Exeter and Leeds to make the most of the beautiful weather while watching the game.
To help keep cool – or steady the nerves – 38 million pints of beer are set to be drunk by fans as the latest chapter in captain Harry Kane and the team’s Russian adventure triggers a £190million big-game drinks and food spree.
Some 18 million pints are expected to be downed in pubs – 7 million more than usual – with pub takings soaring to £100 million as a predicted 3.5 million fans pack the country’s 40,000 pubs to watch the match.
At home, 20m pints are expected to be drunk today costing around £22m, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said. Food spending on the match will add up to another £30m in pubs and £40m at home.
However, not all of the UK was getting behind the Three Lions.
Swedes and Scots packed into Akva, a Swedish bar in Edinburgh’s west end, to watch the match.
There was Swedish bunting and flags, with many fans wearing the side’s yellow strip.
A faulty connection added to the tension outside in the beer garden, where supporters groaned as the large screen showing the game repeatedly cut off.
Fans hold up ‘It’s Coming Home’ signs and wear Three Lions shirts at Nass Festival in Bath
England fans get ready for the game ahead of the England Match at the Nass Festival in Bath
There was a massive queue outside of The Original Oak in Headingley, Leeds, this morning. Around 32 million viewers are expected to tune in to BBC1 to watch Gareth Southgate’s men
Fans queue outside Water Poet in Liverpool Street, central London, this morning to watch England attempt to reach their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years
Dedicated supporters waited for hours outside other pubs in London Bridge. 38 million pints of beer are set to be drunk by fans
They could be seen singing and cheering as they celebrated while at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain
Fans from around the world were seen celebrating Harry Maguire’s goal, such as these fans at the San Fermin festival in Spain
Eerie photos reveal empty streets, motorways with no traffic and a soulless Bluewater shopping centre during Three Lions clash
With so many watching the match, the nation will come to a halt with roads, high streets and train stations likely to be empty during the quarter-final, which will be shown live on BBC1.
The RAC said it expects ‘the quietest Saturday afternoon of the year, with deserted roads.’
Shopping centres such as London’s Oxford Street – one of the world’s most famous shopping destinations – are also expected to be quieter than they typically would be on a Saturday afternoon
Elsewhere, shops and streets were deserted as everyone headed to the nearest screen to catch the game.
Bluewater in Kent, one of the country’s biggest shopping centres was like a ghost town.
The usually bustling indoor shopping street saw barely anyone frequent the big name high street chains such as Waterstones, House of Fraser and Urban Outfitters.
An empty bluewater shopping centre minutes before England kicked off their quarter final match with Sweden
Fans clear out of shopping centres and head to the pub to watch England play
Bluewater shopping centre was exceedingly quiet as fans disappeared away from shops to watch the quarter finals
A deserted Tyne Bridge at 3pm today as fans head to the pub to watch England take on Sweden in the biggest Three Lions match in a decade
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