There were celebrations for England fans as their side claimed a nervy win over Serbia in their first game at Euro 2024.
With tens of thousands of supporters roaring them on, Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions side made a confident start in Gelsenkirchen and took a deserved lead just before the quarter-hour mark as Kyle Walker and Bukayo Saka combined to allow Jude Bellingham to power a header home.
After enjoying the better of the vast majority of the opening 45 minutes, England’s standards slipped after half-time and they were put under pressure by Serbia as they pressed for an equaliser. However, it was the Three Lions that went closest to grabbing the second goal of the game when Harry Kane’s header was brilliantly tipped onto the crossbar by Predrag Rajkovic.
Nerves remained on edge throughout four minutes of injury-time but the full-time whistle finally arrived and signalled the start of celebrations from the England faithful as they enjoyed a rare winin the opening game of a European Championship.
NationalWorld takes a look at what was a night of contrasting emotions for those supporters that made their way to Germany.
13. Another retro kit!
Yes, he's having a drink - but focus on that iconic kit from 1990. | Getty Images
14. Supporters of all ages!
England were backed by a fans of all ages as their Euro 2024 Finals campaign got underway. | Getty Images
15. Roaring!
There were plenty of lions on display amongst the England fans. | Getty Images
16. Ramping up the noise!
More celebrations in the aftermath of Jude Bellingham's goal. | Getty Images