Excitement builds in London ahead of Euro 2024 final

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Excitement is mounting in Trafalgar Square for the Euro 2024 final

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Fans have been gathering across the capital ahead of the highly anticipated Euro 2024 final.

Pub, bars and back gardens are packing out as Southgate's men gear up to take on Spain.

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As ever, the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey is decked out in red and white ahead of the final

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The O2 saw 300,000 people enter its ballot and these were some of the successful few to nab the free tickets

England fans cheer for their team as they gather near Trafalgar SquareImage source, Getty Images
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The match could be a tale of heroics, heartbreak and hope for England and Spain fans alike

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Pub beer gardens begin to pack out across the capital as excitement builds

Fans queuing in the O2 arena
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The O2 arena is among the capital's largest fan zones with 15,000 people expected

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