Hardest Geezer runs to England's first Euro game

Russell Cook joined in the celebrations of England's win against Serbia

Russell Cook, the man nicknamed "Hardest Geezer", has made it to the first England match of Euro 2024 after running from Wembley to the stadium in Germany.

The 27-year-old, from Worthing, West Sussex, began his latest endurance test two months after running the entire length of Africa.

Mr Cook left Wembley Stadium on 11 June in a bid to reach the city of Gelsenkirchen in western Germany in time to see the England men's football team in their opening fixture against Serbia.

He posted on social media on Sunday that he had celebrated England's 1-0 win inside the Arena AufSchalke.

He filmed the crowd singing Sweet Caroline in the stadium as they celebrated England's victory, before saying: "One-nil win secured, back on road in the morning. Up the boys, come on."

Mr Cook is planning to run from city to city to follow the England team throughout the tournament, covering distances of between 60 and 80km (37 - 50 miles) each day.

He said: I want to support the boys. This might be our year, I think we'll be going all the way.

"I believe in Southgate, I trust the boys, I'm looking forward to watching it all unfold."