Fired-up England fans pack out fan zones as they get ready to roar Lionesses onto Euros victory in final
The Lionesses are set to face Spain in the
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England fans have travelled to Basel, Switzerland to cheer on the Lionesses tonight
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The final will kick off at 5pm tonight as the Lionesses compete against Spain
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Licensing laws have been extended until 1am with the hope that Brits will be out celebrating
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Those not going to the stadium can cheer the team on from fan zones
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Kick off will be at 5pm UK time, with fans due to flock to pubs across the country to cheer their team on.
The game will be broadcast on BBC One and ITV1 for fans at home.
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Tonight's match takes place in Basel, Switzerland, with fans kitted out in merch as they await kick off in fan zones nearby.
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Fan zones are decked out with flags and merch supporting the team.
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Others had brought cardboard cutouts and posters for their favourite players.
One fan could be seen carrying a cutout of team manager
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Wrapped in St George's flag, some fans have even painted the flag on their faces.
Prince William, the patron of the Football Association, is set to be in Switzerland to cheer the team on.
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"The nation is so proud you are through to the final, after some stunning comebacks! We are all cheering you on! W."
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Tensions are building as the team previously lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2023 World Cup Final.
However, the England team have demonstrated a strong winning streak throughout the tournament.
In a tense game against Italy, they clawed back a 1-0 losing streak, to go on to win 2-1 in the final minutes of the match.
It cemented 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang as England's breakout star of the tournament.
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The Lionesses have shown their prowess on the field, as the team prepare for tonight's all-important game.
Speaking to PA news agency, captain
She said: "If you're fearful of losing, then even if you do win, do you enjoy that experience. Do you fully take it in?"
Wiliamson added: "I think this team is so task-focused. Whatever is in our way, we'll try and overcome that together. I don't think we're a team fearful of losing."
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Spain are currently the favourites to win after claiming the Nations League title in 2024.
It would be the first time the Spanish women's team win a European title, and would make them the first national side in history to possess every UEFA trophy on offer.
However, England fans are ready to cheer on their team in the hopes that they come out on top.
Speaking about tonight's game, Williamson said: "Hopefully the best is yet to come."
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A fan with a cardboard cut out of England legend Jill Scott
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Supporters have already started packing out Basel's fan zone
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Captain Leah Williamson said the team would leave their fears behind at tonight's game
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It comes after the Home Office confirmed that licensing hours would be extended across England and Wales, allowing pubs to stay open until 1m.
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Announcing the news,
Pub licensing hours
can be relaxed for events of "exceptional national significance" with both the semi-final and final of the Euros included under this umbrella term.
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It gave Brits plenty of time to celebrate after the team won 2-1 during extra time.
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In an exhilarating final few minutes, the team clawed back from a 1-0 loss after Michelle Agyemang scored in the 96th minute, leading England to win 2-1 during extra time.
The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated that pub-goers will buy a million extra pints during the final, which could boost the economy by £5 million.
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The team previously lost to Spain during the 2023 World Cup final
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Dedicated fan zones are decked out with Lionesses-themed merch
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Fans were overjoyed after the team won a tense semi-final match against Italy earlier this week
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Fans are also celebrating the success of team manager Sarina Weigman
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