England football supporters have descended on London as their team prepares to take on Italy in the final of the European Championships in Wembley.
England have made it to their first Euros final after not conceding a goal throughout the majority of the tournament, with the first goal being scored against them in the semi-final against Denmark.
The run of form of England has caused a major increase in the support of the English national team, with many believing that it is truly coming home.
However, the English fans have garnered a negative reaction from many non-English supporters, with their habit of booing the knee and opposition anthems, as well as bad behaviour in the crowds in general, being one of the major talking points heading into the final.
Now, just a few hours away from kickoff, England fans have descended on their nation's capital to show their support for their team, in some cases causing major disruption and damage.
Bottles thrown as Leicester Square, London, becomes unofficial ‘fan zone’ for thousands of England fans. #ENGITA #EnglandvsItaly #England #ENG #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/NdvaX6IxIF
— Urban Pictures (@Urban_Pictures) July 11, 2021
While there was destruction and general mess going around in Leicester Square, elsewhere in London some England fans had begun to climb atop buses as the build up towards the final continued.
Football fans have climbed on top of busses as England prepares to face Italy in the #Euro2020 final at Wembley.
Follow live: https://t.co/oKKWyTtMnp pic.twitter.com/ndn8tErezo— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 11, 2021
The chaos in and around London has been captured by many, both England fans and neutrals, with the litter and lack of social distancing being of concern to many commenters on social media.
Green and pleasant land. #ENGITA #england #Euro2020Final #ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/jXuUnnFa2Q
— Brendan May (@bmay) July 11, 2021
Update on the world famous English value of common sense and personal responsibility - I’m sure corona will respond accordingly. FFS. pic.twitter.com/uc0vZF9egk
— Brendan May (@bmay) July 11, 2021
Central London. No this isn’t from the news. I filmed it. #London pic.twitter.com/YUQ9qnuSSz
— EVANS-PRINGLE, A. J. (@evanspringle) July 11, 2021
While a lot of the actions of the crowds in and around London have been cause for concern, some people have seen the humour in it.
"This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle,
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars..." pic.twitter.com/KuLy1NujXf— Ash Sarkar (@AyoCaesar) July 11, 2021
The celebrations are not all as chaotic throughout England, though, as the crowds outside Wembley have been well behaved, even delving into the classic Neil Diamond hit, 'Sweet Caroline' as they wait for Gareth Southgate and his team to take on Italy.
“Gareth Southgate” just walked into a south London cafe and this happened. #EURO2020Final #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/TrqikDkCf7
— Karla Adam (@karlaadam) July 11, 2021
It is clear that the possibility of England winning a major tournament has truly grasped the country, and taken some fans too far.
Queues for Tescos #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/KqO5UwU8rQ
— Orla Barry (@orla_barry) July 11, 2021
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