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| Did England fans celebrate their World Cup win too much? | Did England fans celebrate their World Cup win too much? |
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| After England made it through to a first World Cup semi-final for 28 years, inevitably there were wild celebrations from long-suffering fans. | After England made it through to a first World Cup semi-final for 28 years, inevitably there were wild celebrations from long-suffering fans. |
| However, police officers and the public have criticised some supporters after cars and other property were damaged in the wake of the 2-0 win over Sweden in Samara. | However, police officers and the public have criticised some supporters after cars and other property were damaged in the wake of the 2-0 win over Sweden in Samara. |
| An ambulance car was danced on in London, and a taxi suffered a similar fate in Nottingham. | An ambulance car was danced on in London, and a taxi suffered a similar fate in Nottingham. |
| A branch of Ikea was also targeted. | A branch of Ikea was also targeted. |
| "We are aware of a small group of fans celebrating the match result in one of our stores," the company tweeted. | "We are aware of a small group of fans celebrating the match result in one of our stores," the company tweeted. |
| "Being both British and Swedish, we were on the edge of our seats during the game and we would like to say 'grattis!'." | "Being both British and Swedish, we were on the edge of our seats during the game and we would like to say 'grattis!'." |
| London Ambulance Service said one of its vehicles was damaged by celebrating fans along Borough High Street, with the car now requiring repairs. | London Ambulance Service said one of its vehicles was damaged by celebrating fans along Borough High Street, with the car now requiring repairs. |
| Smoke bombs were let off inside pubs, while large crowds blocked roads and tram lines, causing traffic disruption. | Smoke bombs were let off inside pubs, while large crowds blocked roads and tram lines, causing traffic disruption. |
| Police also reported dealing with a greater number of incidents, with West Midlands Police receiving its highest-ever number of 999 calls over a 24-hour period. | |
| Fans in ecstasy as England reach semis | |
| Incredible to reach semis, says Southgate | |
| The football streets of England | |
| "Interesting fact. We have had double the amount of police logs today than what we had on New Year's Eve," said Dan Brenchley from Devon and Cornwall Police. | "Interesting fact. We have had double the amount of police logs today than what we had on New Year's Eve," said Dan Brenchley from Devon and Cornwall Police. |
| Images of fans celebrating by jumping on cars drew strong responses on social media, with many calling for the culprits to be identified. | Images of fans celebrating by jumping on cars drew strong responses on social media, with many calling for the culprits to be identified. |
| Other fans were happy to soak in the atmosphere and savour the occasion of a famous win. | Other fans were happy to soak in the atmosphere and savour the occasion of a famous win. |