The anticipation is building as excited and nervous crowds gather to roar on the Three Lions.
England fans are set to watch in their number at bars across the town to cheer on Gareth Southgate and his men as they face Spain to win the Euros.
Fans were ready to wave the England flag to cheer on the team. (Image: Jude Holden)
Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Saka, Rice, Mainoo, Shaw, Foden, Bellingham, Kane were named as the starting eleven for the 8pm kick off.
Kieran Banham (left centre) and his friends arrived at Issacs at 1pm. (Image: Jude Holden)
Kieran Banham arrived with friends to Issacs at 1pm and said the party will go on all night if England are victorious.
He said: "We’ll go one nil down after about 10 minutes and we’ll score again before half time then last minute win.
"It’s going to happen. So far they’ve pulled it out the bag. If they win we’ll party all night."
Fans have been arriving ahead of kick off at 8pm. (Image: Jude Holden)
Harrison Miller-Newstead is excited to watch the game. (Image: Jude Holden)
Harrison Miller-Newstead, 13, was among the many who had painted his face ahead of the match.
He said: "I reckon it will be a 2-1 win or 1-1 and then England will win on penalties.
"We’ve played well so far, but we could’ve been better. I’m very excited to be honest."
Matt Smithbone and Brooke Lengthsworthy watching the game at Issacs. (Image: Jude Holden)
Matt Smithbone is watching the game with Brooke Lengthsworthy and are among the fans that are feeling more nervous than excited before the game.
Mr Smithbone said: "I think we are going 2-1 extra time.
"I’m more nervous than excited. I’ll be excited when we win this last game.
"We’re going to celebrate but I’ve got work at 6am tomorrow so I’ve got to be fairly sensible."
Marianne and Paul Brown with Dean Smith. (Image: Jude Holden)
Dean Smith said Thursday was the changing point for the team.
He said: "It’ll be an England win. 3-2 England. I’m a little nervous but excited.
They weren’t great up until Thursday. They were quality Thursday and they’re getting better."
During the 2024 tournament, England finished top of their group before coming through in extra time against Slovenia and penalties against Switzerland.
They secured their final place with a last minute goal from Ollie Watkins against The Netherlands.
It remained 0-0 after the first 45 minutes with fans still staying positive.
Leo Jordan (second from right) gave his thoughts after the first 45 minutes. (Image: Jude Holden)
Leo Jordan said: "It’s strange because I think we keep losing the initiative and then we regain it and the pitch is basically theirs but I don’t think they’re playing as well as they did against France.
There’s still a good chance but I think we might not win with the current line up."
The atmosphere has been quite something for Sergei Prokvolit is visiting the UK from Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr Prokvolit, who was born in Kiev, said: "I think this is the most British thing I’ve ever seen. I feel like I’m part of the crowd. I believe we’re going to win but so far it’s a bit disappointing."
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