England fans erupted in bars across Spain after the Three Lions sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup.
Videos shared from packed venues showed supporters jumping, singing and throwing their arms in the air as England survived a tense knockout clash to book their place in the quarter-finals.
The match, played on Sunday night, saw England edge past El Tri in a five-goal thriller that had fans on both sides of the Atlantic on tenterhooks until the final whistle.
For England supporters watching from Spain, the result sparked wild celebrations, with chants of ‘It’s coming home’ ringing out in British bars and fan zones along the coast.
The victory means England will now face Norway in the quarter-finals on July 11, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
Bookmakers have since shortened England’s odds to reach the final four, placing them among the top favourites alongside France, Argentina and Spain.
It also raises the possibility of a blockbuster final clash between England and Spain, should both sides continue their winning runs through the knockout stage.
England had already beaten DR Congo 2-1 in the round of 32 before their dramatic win over Mexico, while Spain swept past Austria 3-0 and are due to face Portugal in their next knockout test.
The Three Lions’ latest victory will only fuel World Cup fever among the thousands of British expats and holidaymakers currently in Spain, particularly in hotspots such as the Costa del Sol, Benidorm, the Balearics and the Canary Islands.
