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England fans celebrate reaching Euro 2024 semi final

It was a nail-biting night for England football fans as the national team secured their spot in the semi-final of Euro 2024 after a penalty shootout on Saturday.

The match went to penalties after the Three Lions came from behind to equalise with Switzerland.

England then went on to beat the Swiss 5-3 on penalties, and will face the Netherlands next in the semi final at 20:00 BST on Wednesday.

7 July 2024

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