Euro 2020: Fans euphoric as England beat Denmark to reach final

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Fans at BOXPARK in Croydon celebrate England reaching the final after watching the Euro 2020 semi final match between England and Denmark.Image source, Getty Images
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At BOXPARK in Croydon, fans react as England's place in the final is secured

From living rooms to locals, fan zones and a packed Wembley stadium, fans cheered on England as they beat Denmark 2-1 in the Euro 2020 semi-final.

Some 60,000 fans watched in person at Wembley, with millions more cheering on the action on screen.

England fans flew the flag for the Three Lions by decking out their streets, homes and pubs in red and white for the occasion.

The 2-1 win secured England a place in the Euros final for the first time.

A peak TV audience of 20.9 million watched England thrash Ukraine 4-0 in the quarter-finals last Saturday.

Fans gather for England v Denmark - Piccadilly CircusImage source, Reuters
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In London's Piccadilly Circus, fans blocked traffic as they rejoiced at England's win

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Fans gather for England v Denmark - Piccadilly Circus, London, BritainImage source, Reuters
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The Met Police said officers were keeping an eye on crowds in the capital

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England fans leave Wembley Stadium, along Wembley way after England qualified for the Euro 2020 final where they will face Italy on Sunday 11th July, following the UEFA Euro 2020 semi final match between England and Denmark.Image source, PA Media
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Fireworks were set off above a sea of fans at Wembley, where England will play Sunday's final

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England fans in Manchester celebrateImage source, PA Media
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Delight was written all over the faces of these fans in Manchester when England equalised

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Fans at BOXPARK in Croydon watch the Euro 2020 semi final match between England and Denmark.Image source, PA Media
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Much of the match was a nail-bitingly tense 1-1, with the semi-final going in to extra time

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London football fan celebratesImage source, PA Media
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But once the final whistle was blown, the relief and happiness was there to see

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Fans of England celebrate their side's victory after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between England and Denmark at Wembley StadiumImage source, Getty Images
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Many England fans in the stadium felt sure that football is coming home

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England supporters celebrate England's penalty and second goal as they watch the UEFA EURO 2020 semi-final football match between England and DenmarkImage source, Getty Images
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Two fans in Manchester were overjoyed

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England fans celebrate in the Bombardier English Pub in Paris as England beat Denmark to reach the final of the European Football ChampionshipImage source, Getty Images
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In Paris, England fans were also seen celebrating in the Bombardier English Pub

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Spectators watch the action in the UEFA Euro 2020 Semi-final match between Denmark and England at the Ophelia Plads Fan Village in Copenhagen, DenmarkImage source, Getty Images
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In Copenhagen, there was dismay from spectators as they watched Denmark lose to England

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Two England fans seen outside Wembley Stadium ahead of the England v Denmark UEFA Euro 2020 semi-finalImage source, Getty Images
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There were smiles outside Wembley Stadium

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Fans at WembleyImage source, Getty Images
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People travelled from across England to be at the stadium

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England fans arrive in costumes at Wembley Stadium ahead of the England v Denmark UEFA Euro 2020 semi-finalImage source, Getty Images
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Some fans wore costumes, including dressing as Knights of St George for the big day

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A fan of England dressed as a lion celebrate their side's victory after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Semi-final match between England and Denmark at Wembley StadiumImage source, Getty Images
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And an England lion

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England football fans paint their faces as they arrive at Wembley Stadium ahead of England match against Denmark in the semi-final of Euro 2020 ChampionshipImage source, Getty Images
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Others opted for striking England face paint

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Young fans ahead of the England gameImage source, Getty Images
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Fans of all ages inside Wembley made it a night to remember

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Young fans ahead of the England gameImage source, Getty Images
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This young duo showed their colours at the stadium

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, English Football Association chairman Peter McCormick, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson applaud after the UEFA EURO 2020 semi final between England and Denmark in London, Britain, 07 July 2021Image source, EPA
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FA President Prince William (left, front row) and Prime Minister Boris Johnson with his wife Carrie (right) were among those at the game

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Fans watch the warm ups ahead of the UEFA EURO 2020 semi-final football match between England and Denmark at Wembley StadiumImage source, Getty Images
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Everyone at the match had to prove they were fully vaccinated or show a negative Covid test

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An England fan wears a St George cross face mask outside Wembley Stadium ahead of the England v Denmark UEFA Euro 2020 semi-finalImage source, Getty Images
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Some wore masks in the stadium area

Those with tickets to watch the match at Wembley Stadium had to prove they were fully vaccinated via the NHS app, with both doses received at least 14 days before match day.

Those not fully vaccinated had to show proof of a negative lateral flow test from the previous 48 hours. The stadium was at about 75% capacity, with the vast majority being England fans.

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Comedians David Baddiel (c) and Frank Skinner (r) - who sang on the original Three Lions - were among those at Wembley

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Marvin Humes and Rochelle Humes during the matchImage source, Reuters
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Presenters Rochelle and Marvin Humes were also among the crowd

For those packing into fan zones, no proof of test or quarantine was required, but people had to check in via the NHS Test and Trace app.

In pubs and other venues, social distancing rules meant up to six people from six households, or two households of any size, could sit together inside or 30 outside.

England fans celebrate as they watch a live broadcast of the semi-final match between England and Denmark at Hackney Bridge in LondonImage source, Getty Images
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England fans celebrate as they watch a live broadcast of the semi-final match at Hackney Bridge in London

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Football mad butcher Dan Hill covered his home in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, with England flags

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Torrington Avenue in Bristol flew the flag for England

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Fans leave after watching the semi-final match between England and Denmark at BOXPARK CroydonImage source, Dan Kitwood
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England play Italy in Sunday's final at Wembley

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The Band of the Coldstream Guards perform a rendition of Three Lions

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