Die nervösen Gesichter der englischen Fans beim Finale der EM 2024

Der größte Moment des Sommers steht vor der Tür und die englischen Fans strömen in voller Stärke zum Finale der Europameisterschaft 2024 .

Von den Straßen Londons bis zu den Bars Berlins ist die Barmy Army weithin sichtbar und hörbar.

Die Mannschaft von Gareth Southgate trifft in der deutschen Hauptstadt auf Spanien und möchte nach 58 langen, langen Jahren endlich den Titel nach Hause holen.

It’s the first time the Three Lions have made the final of a major competition on foreign soil – and it’s safe to say we’re making the most of it.

Thousands of England fans gathered in Breitscheidplatz, the main square in Berlin (Picture: AP)

Topless fans soaked up the sunny weather in the German capital (Picture: EPA)

There’s a lot of hands on heads (Picture: Action Images via Reuters)
But not every fan looks quite as giddy now the game has started.

Beers were flowing at pubs in Berlin and shirts were off in the 24°C sunshine, with many flocking to an area near Brandenburg Gate and the main square of Breitscheidplatz.

Those lucky enough to get a ticket for the game at the Olympiastadion lined the stands with flags, some of which of course say: ‘It’s coming home.’

Fan parks in Germany are also packed with England fans – thousands of which have made the journey.

Among those in Berlin was barber Sam Tattersall, 29, from Nottingham, who shaved a red St George’s Cross into his hair, saying: ‘I thought I’d go for it with the St George’s cross because football’s coming home.’

England fans have been lining the Olympiastadion with flags (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Some fans following along from Benidorm, Spain, can barely watch (Picture: Reuters)
Rob Cheetham, 24, from Wiltshire, said he had been camping in Essen since the start of the tournament.

He said: ‘I think the amount of times we’ve gone one behind and come back, no matter what happens in the start of the match I’m still going to have hope.

‘Even if we’re losing in the 90th minute, we’ve still got hope that we can bring it back at the end.’

And it’s not just the host country where crowds have gathered.

England fans set off smoke flares outside the Admiralty pub in Trafalgar Square in London (Picture: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutt)

There were flares going off in Leicester Square too (Picture: AP)

We all feel the pain of this fan in Manchester (Picture: Action Images via Reuters)

England fans were seen chanting and setting off red flares outside the Admiralty pub in Trafalgar Square.

Hoards of people have packed out the streets with national team replica shirts every way you turn.

Police were called to Leicester Square to manage the huge crowds gathering.

Police officers have been pictured in Leicester Square (Picture: Tayfun Salci/ZUMA Press Wire/Shu)

England have made it to the final and the occasion is huge (Picture: Tayfun Salci/ZUMA Press Wire/Shu)
Thousands have also descended on fan zones elsewhere, including in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol.

Almost every single fan’s face paints the picture of pure nervousness.

England manager Southgate said the team has been ‘grateful’ for the support throughout the tournament, adding he hoped to see the ‘same again’ on Sunday evening.

The King, the Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister are among those who have thrown their support behind the team.

Fans are a bag of nerves all over the country and in Germany (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Prince William, who will attend the match, said in a social media post on Saturday: ‘We are so proud of you all England, just one last push to finish the job!

‘Go out there and show the world what you’re made of. We believe. W.’

Is it coming home? (Picture: Tayfun Salci/ZUMA Press Wire/Shu)

Fans are in full voice (Picture: Tayfun Salci/ZUMA Press Wire/Shu)
In a message to Southgate’s side, King Charles sent the players the royal family’s ‘very best wishes’ and ‘warmest congratulations’.