CELEBRATIONS spilled out into Colchester High Street after England beat Ukraine to make the semi final of Euro 2020.
The Three Lions stormed through their quarter final clash with an impressive 4 - 0 victory over their eastern European rivals on Saturday evening.
Following the full-time whistle, revellers flooded out of pubs and bars in the town centre and into Colchester High Street.
Fans could be heard singing "It's Coming Home" in the street.
Essex Police were called to the scene to ensure the crowd was under control but no crimes were reported.
A spokesman said: "We monitored a group of people in Colchester High Street after the Euro 2020 match between England and Ukraine last night, Saturday July 3.
"The road was kept clear and the crowd dispersed. No arrests were made."
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There was no repeat of the raucous celebrations seen in Head Street during the 2018 World Cup.
Almost 20 million people watched the Three Lions Victory live on BBC One on Saturday, with another 5.2 million tuning in on Iplayer.
Two goals from captain Harry Kane and headers from Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson handed the England side a resounding win at Stadio Olimpico.
Gareth Southgate’s men will now meet Denmark in the last four at Wembley on Wednesday evening.
Either Italy or Spain are waiting for a potential final next weekend.
Many more residents watched the game from their local boozer.
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