England fans took to the streets to raucously celebrate into the night after their side beat Tunisia in their first World Cup match – which saw one enthusiastic reveller thrown off a car he had clambered onto.
A number of jubilant supporters were filmed trying to clamber onto the bonnet of a car as it tried to push its way through the crowds in Plymouth on Monday evening.
With one fan – dressed in a red England shirt – clinging onto the bonnet, the car is seen speeding up then braking suddenly, throwing the man off and into the middle of the street.
The fall doesn’t appear to have caused him any injury as he is seen jumping up quickly to rejoin the crowd.
Another video, filmed in Birmingham, showed over-excited fans bringing traffic to a standstill as they celebrated England’s 2-1 victory in the street.
‘Did England win the World cup already ??’ the video’s poster wrote alongside the clip.
Pubs and beer gardens across the country were packed out with loyal fans who turned out to enjoy the sunshine and cheer on the Three Lions as their World Cup campaign got underway.
Experts estimate Britons will drink 14million extra pints, with the British Beer and Pub Association estimating it will bring a £42million boost to the economy.
One over-excited England fan was filmed on the bonnet of a car as it tried to push its way through the crowds in Plymouth on Monday evening before the vehicle braked and threw him off
Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), said: ‘We’ve been helped by the very convenient kick-off time.
‘We predict that many more people will go to the pub because they might not make it home in time for the game.
‘Pubs are the best place to watch football anyway, and lots of places which don’t normally show it will be making special arrangements for the World Cup.’
Punters were seen shouting and jumping in the air with their pints in their hands after the 11th minute goal by Harry Kane. Those emotions quickly turned when Tunisia equalised in the 35th minute, leaving fans with their head in their hands.
But luckily Harry Kane scored another goal in injury time taking England to a 2-1 victory over Tunisia.
England fans on board the Bud Boat on the South Bank in London celebrate after Harry Kane’s opening goal against Tunisia
The excitement was palpable after England’s goal at Flat Iron Square in London
England legend Paul Gascoigne was spotted at an outdoor screening in Newcastle this evening
Experts estimate Britons will drink 14million extra pints over the game as fans pack into pubs to watch the game
England’s football team celebrate after scoring their winning goal against Tunisia
England fans in Newcastle looked ecstatic after Harry Kane managed to score a second goal, leading England to victory
England fans on board the Bud Boat on London’s South Bank looked delighted after the last minute winner
England fan Laura Smith wore face paint as she watched the match on a big screen in Millennium Square in Leeds
England fans wearing flags screamed and shouted in Millennium Square in Leeds after Harry Kane scored
One fan ripped off his shirt in delight as he celebrated England’s win against Tunisia
Football fans on the Bud Boat in London prepare to watch England’s opening World Cup match
England fans across the nation tweeted their support for the Three Lions with this family posing in their England shirts
One fan, Richard Clay had decorated his garden with England fans in preparation for the game
Some England fans dressed up at English knights to show their support for the Three Lions
Former England striker Wayne Rooney wrote: ‘Can’t wait for kick off later’
Fans on Twitter have been sharing their support for the squad with various hashtags including #FootballsComingHome and #ThreeLions.
One fan said: ‘Work done. Got my beers for this evening. Can’t believe I think we are gunna win the World Cup, Football’s coming home.’
A host of ex-England stars also shared their support for the Three Lions on social media.
Record goalscorer Wayne Rooney tweeted his support saying: Can’t wait for kick off later and cheering the lads on. Good luck England.’
David Beckham posted a picture on Instagram of him with Harry Kane
England fans get ready to watch their side take on Tunisia in their opening World Cup match
Fans were stood on tables as they celebrated Harry Kane’s first goal at the Bierkeller bar in Manchester
Fans raise their glasses on the boat in central London before the opening England game
Fans were spotted celebrating and standing on tables at a Bierkeller in Liverpool after England scored
England fans celebrated loudly after Harry Kane scored the winning goal at Flat Iron Square in London
England manager Gareth Southgate has paid tribute to the fans, saying: ‘There’s been a lot of stories leading into the tournament that have put people off coming.
‘We’re really grateful for the people who are travelling, it’s a huge lift for us to see England fans in the stadium.’
David Beckham posted a snap of him standing with Harry Kane as a youngster and wrote: ‘Congratulations to Harry on leading England into this World Cup and good luck to Gareth and the rest of the lads…
And Rio Ferdinand, a pundit for the BBC in Russia, wrote: ‘Come on England!!!’
These fans donned England flags as they watched the game in Millennium Square in Leeds
These fans looked euphoric as they watched the game against Tunisia at Mooch Bar in Birmingham
Fans were left to watch in despair after Tunisia equalised in the 35th minute
Hollyoaks cast members and fans react as Raheem Sterling misses a clear chance from the Bierkeller in Liverpool City Centre
One fan at an outside screening in Newcastle donned a pair of England shutter glasses and draped a flag over his shoulders
Fans in Newcastle watched on in despair as Tunisia equalised
The game so far has been a mixture of emotions for England fans, from jubilant to disappointment