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Fans in dreamland as Kane & Bellingham fire England into quarterfinal

30 June 2024 , 12:19
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The Three Lions will now face Switzerland
The Three Lions will now face Switzerland

ENGLAND fans are in dreamland after Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's last ditch goals fired us into the quarter final.

The Three Lions will now face Switzerland after coming back from 1-0 down to beat Slovakia following another frustrating game.

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England fans celebrating Jude Bellingham's goalCredit: LNP
Harry Kane's header put England ahead
Harry Kane's header put England aheadCredit: PA
Fans going wild at Boxpark Wembley
Fans going wild at Boxpark WembleyCredit: Darren Fletcher
A fan celebrating at Boxpark Wembley
A fan celebrating at Boxpark WembleyCredit: PA
Fans celebrating in the stands at the AufSchalke Arena
Fans celebrating in the stands at the AufSchalke ArenaCredit: SWNS
The two Three Lions legends celebrating together
The two Three Lions legends celebrating together
Fans celebrating at Boxpark Croydon
Fans celebrating at Boxpark CroydonCredit: LNP
Bellingham scored an overhead kick
Bellingham scored an overhead kickCredit: Reuters
Gareth Southgate shouting instructions to his side
Gareth Southgate shouting instructions to his sideCredit: PA
Kane celebrating with Stones and Guehi close behind
Kane celebrating with Stones and Guehi close behindCredit: AFP
Jubilant scenes at Boxpark Croydon
Jubilant scenes at Boxpark CroydonCredit: LNP

Beers flew in pubs and fanzones as jubilant England fans celebrated a comeback for the ages.

Kane put the ball in the back of the net after Jude Bellingham scored a wonder goal following a topsy-turvy 90 minutes for the Three Lions.

Speaking after the game, Kane called Bellingham's goal "one of the best in our country's history".

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Slovakia went ahead in the 27th minute after Ivan Schranz netted the ball at close range - but England mounted a almighty fightback.

Declan Rice had to be held back after clashing with Slovak staff amid joyous scenes at full-time.

Aaron Ramsdale was forced to pull his Arsenal team-mate away from Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona.

At home, thousands of people in England shirts watched the knock-out match in pubs and fanzones across the UK.

Earlier today fans had friendly chats with Slovakia fans or channelled their inner Bellingham in kick-abouts.

People also flooded Boxpark Wembley - where pints were sent flying when England scored.

Sun-loving Brits packed out beaches and bars in Magaluf to watch the game.

Four costumed pals dressed as St George toasted Harry Kane & Co ahead of the last-16 clash.

The lads from Bristol were among thousands of England fans in Gelsenkirchen and surrounding areas to enjoy the build-up to the game.

One of the group — retired IT salesman Paul Stancombe, 60 — said: “We wanted to support the lads and have some fun at the same time. We were in a German fan zone yesterday in lederhosen — but today it was all about the Three Lions.

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“Hopefully, we put a smile on people’s faces.”

In Newcastle’s Times Square, frustrated supporters held their heads in their hands as it looked as if dreams of glory were slipping away yet again.

But a rollercoaster two hours of football saw supporters rewarded for enduring the turmoil.

Operations manager Luke Scott, 40, of Gateshead, is confident of further success against Switzerland on Saturday in the quarter-finals, saying: “There has been criticism of the team but we’re good enough to beat the other teams.

“We’ve definitely got the squad to be able to win the whole thing.” Last night’s game also provided a boost to the supermarkets.

The Three Lions will now face Switzerland in the quarter-finals next Saturday.

Switzerland demolished Italy 2-0 to get through to the next round - and will be a very tough opposition indeed.

England will need to play a lot better than they have in Gelsenkirchen today.

Marc Guehi will miss the game after he was carded early on in tonight's clash.

Guehi's absence will pose a big conundrum for Southgate - with the Crystal Palace star consistently delivering throughout the tournament so far.

Posting on Twitter at full-time, Prince William said: "Emotional rollercoaster!

"Let's go England! Quarter finals here we come! W."

Footage shows Ian Wright and Gary Neville going wild after Bellingham's equaliser - with a different reaction from Roy Keane.

Neville and Wright were seen screaming and hugging in delight at the overhead kick.

But Irishman Keane kept his arms crossed and walked away from the screen showing the match.

Ed Sheeran celebrating in the stands at full time
Ed Sheeran celebrating in the stands at full timeCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP)
Fans going wild at Boxpark Croydon
Fans going wild at Boxpark CroydonCredit: Story Picture Agency
England fans from Bristol ahead of England’s fairytale ending
England fans from Bristol ahead of England’s fairytale endingCredit: Paul Edwards
Fans go wild at Jude Bellingham’s last ditch equaliser
Fans go wild at Jude Bellingham’s last ditch equaliserCredit: Reuters
Supporters in the stadium had lot to stomach before the huge win
Supporters in the stadium had lot to stomach before the huge winCredit: PA
Supporters celebrating skipper Harry’s winner at Diecast, Manchester
Supporters celebrating skipper Harry’s winner at Diecast, ManchesterCredit: PA
England supporters pack out main square of Gelsenkirchen
England supporters pack out main square of GelsenkirchenCredit: Paul Edwards

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