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World Cup 2018: England fans delight at reaching semi-finals | World Cup 2018: England fans delight at reaching semi-finals |
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The country is celebrating after England beat Sweden 2-0 to win a place in the World Cup semi-finals. | The country is celebrating after England beat Sweden 2-0 to win a place in the World Cup semi-finals. |
Pubs were packed, barbecues were burning and towns were tense as millions watched the game. | Pubs were packed, barbecues were burning and towns were tense as millions watched the game. |
With the country basking in a heatwave, hundreds of thousands of fans watched on big screens at events up and down the country. | With the country basking in a heatwave, hundreds of thousands of fans watched on big screens at events up and down the country. |
Our reporters have been out and about to capture a nation gripped by World Cup fever. | Our reporters have been out and about to capture a nation gripped by World Cup fever. |
But then Harry Maguire's opening goal sent them batty in Birmingham. | |
And they went bonkers on Brighton beach too. | And they went bonkers on Brighton beach too. |
Meanwhile, in Stockport..... | Meanwhile, in Stockport..... |
Bride and groom Harriot Bland and Karl McNally, from Sheffield, had to change their wedding plans because Harriot didn't want the match "to ruin" her big day. | |
A TV screen was set up for the guests and she left the speeches, cake cutting and first dance until after the game - she was thankful it didn't go into extra time. | |
At another wedding, there was an unusual means of keeping the guests updated in church. | |
Delle Alli's second set them off in Norfolk. | Delle Alli's second set them off in Norfolk. |
But stunned the ex-pat Swedes in west London. | |
The goal also went down well at the General Synod, where the Bishop of Willesden was heard to shout out "Close him down!" | |
Where better to watch the game than at the local of England's goal hero Harry Maguire? | Where better to watch the game than at the local of England's goal hero Harry Maguire? |
But it wasn't such fun for these Swedes. | |
After all the tension, stress and excitement how about a calming recital of Three Lions to bring us all back down to earth?. | After all the tension, stress and excitement how about a calming recital of Three Lions to bring us all back down to earth?. |
How are you watching the game today? Share your pictures or video by emailing yourpics@bbc.co.uk | How are you watching the game today? Share your pictures or video by emailing yourpics@bbc.co.uk |
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: |
Or use the form below | Or use the form below |