There were parties on the streets of Southampton last night as England secured a place in the Euro 2020 final.
Football fans poured into the city centre as the final whistle of extra time blew with England winning the tense semi-final against Denmark 2-1.
Celebrations saw people dancing, people letting off smoke flares, and some climbing buildings.
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Above Bar Street in the city centre had been closed in the evening and people made the most of the traffic free road to celebrate.
This man climbed on a building @dailyecho pic.twitter.com/hje38lRGSW
— Tom_DailyEcho (@TDailyecho) July 7, 2021
Outside the city centre bars, people sang 'It's Coming Home', while others embraced and danced.
In Bedford Place, customers streamed outside of bars to celebrate with strangers.
Police were present to ensure proper order and safety for revellers.
First final since 1966!!! #eng pic.twitter.com/M9V1x24rX5
— Zoë Peck 🗞 (@Zoe_Peck_) July 7, 2021
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