England secured their place in the Euro 2020 final with a 2-1 victory over Denmark at Wembley Stadium, sparking scenes of euphoria across the country. The semi-final win, watched by 60,000 supporters in person and millions more on screen, marks the first time England have reached the final of the European Championship.
Fans turned streets, homes and pubs into a sea of red and white in support of the Three Lions, with celebrations extending from living rooms to local fan zones. The atmosphere at Wembley was electric as the home side battled to a late victory, setting up a showdown in the final on Sunday.
Those attending the match at Wembley had to comply with strict health measures. Supporters were required to prove they were fully vaccinated via the NHS app, with both doses received at least 14 days before match day, or show a negative lateral flow test from the previous 48 hours. The stadium was operating at around 75% capacity, with the vast majority of those present backing England.
For fans gathering in fan zones, no proof of testing or vaccination was required, but they were asked to check in using the NHS Test and Trace app. In pubs and other venues, social distancing rules limited indoor gatherings to six people from six households, or two households of any size, while outdoor groups could include up to 30 people.
The victory follows a dominant quarter-final performance against Ukraine, which England won 4-0 and which drew a peak television audience of 20.9 million. England will now face Italy in the final, hoping to secure their first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
