England fans back home got into the Euros spirit as the wore replica shirts and raised pints of beer to cheer on the Three Lions against Slovakia in Germany.
Up to 3,000 supporters have descended on the Road to Victory fan zone in Manchester city centre at the Diecast venue.
While supporters wearing replica England away shirts from the 1990 World Cup were among the fans packed into the Boxpark in Wembley, London.
Accountant Sam Ellis, 34, who was wearing a red 1982 World Cup shirt, said: ‘I’m nervous but excited.
‘I just hope the boys shape themselves and put in a performance to make us proud.
‘We’re so much better than we’ve shown and I praying we can win.’
LONDON — Fans look on in despair and anguish at Boxpark
LONDON — England fans strike a pose ahead of a public screening of the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between England and Slovakia at Boxpark Wembley in London
LONDON — Fans burst into song as they gather for England v Slovakia at the Boxpark in Wembley
LONDON — A fan wearing an England shirt with Jude Bellingham’s name on the back looks down at fans packed into Boxpark
LONDON — An England fan wearing a bucket hat sings at Boxpark in Wembley
LONDON — A fan wearing an England away shirt worn in Euro 1996 and holding a pint of beer is draped in a St George’s Cross flag
LONDON — Hundreds are fans are packed into the Boxpark in Wembley to watch England’s last-16 match
LONDON — Fans sing and cheer while downing pints of beer at Boxpark
LONDON — Fans appeared to be in jovial mood ahead of the massive game
LONDON — A group of pals seemed to be relaxed despite England’s poor performances in the tournament so far
LONDON — A fan places a headband with two England flags on top of his St George’s Cross bucket hat
LONDON — Two England fans smile ahead of the game against Slovakia
IT worker Matt Wilkinson, 27, said: ‘I just hope the team can finally play like we know they can.
‘I’m desperate for us to win but Slovakia are a tough nut to crack.
‘I think we’ll do it 2-0 with Kane scoring.’
Window cleaner Mike Jones, 29, said: ‘I think it could be a long afternoon but fingers crossed we can get it done.
‘I just don’t want penalties.’
Student Megan Palmer, 20, who was wearing a retro Euro 96 shirt, said: ‘I’m very nervous but hope we can do it.
‘Bellingham’s gonna be the match winner.’
Thousands of fans also crammed into the Escape to Freight Island fan zone near Manchester Piccadilly station.
MANCHESTER — England fans at the Diecast during a screening of the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between England and Slovakia
MANCHESTER — A group of fans sit at a table ahead of the game kicking off
MANCHESTER — Fans chant and raise their fists in the air as they cheer on Harry Kane and the Three Lions
MANCHESTER – A man wearing a England shirt with the name of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo on the back orders a drink at the bar
Hairdresser Sarah Wolstenholme, 24, said: ‘I’m willing the boys to do it.
‘I’m hopeful we can. I think Bellingham’s going to score and we’ll win 3-0.’
Her friend Poppy Hughes, 23, who was wearing a red England shirt, said: ‘It’s very exciting and I believe we’ll win.
‘I just don’t want penalties – I don’t think I could handle it.
‘It’s a great way to spend Sunday afterboon – cheering on the lads and having a few drinks.’
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