England fans erupt with joy at World Cup penalty victory

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England's World Cup penalty shootout win against Colombia was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans.

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Those watching in the UK felt the tension as England and Colombia drew 1-1 and the game went to a penalty shootout, watched by 23.6 million viewers.

Fans in the The Lord Stamford pub in Manchester were on the edge of their seats.

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Fears soon turned to cheers as England won their first ever World Cup penalty shootout.

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Fans on Brighton beach also felt the tension and then the joy of the England victory.

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There was celebration on the streets of London.

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Residents of the Kirby Estate in London enjoyed a community experience as they gathered under bunting and flags to watch the game.

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Onlookers glimpsed the match through a front room window in Wimbledon.

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The M25 was unusually free of traffic during the World Cup game on Tuesday.

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Fans at Box Park in London's Shoreditch, also felt the full spectrum of emotions amid the high drama of the match.

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England's victory means they will face Sweden in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

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