England fans descend on Berlin, crowds of flag-waving Brits take to the streets

ENGLAND fans have flocked to Berlin in high spirits ahead of tonight's Euro 2024 final.

More than 50,000 Three Lions supporters are in the German capital, with many downing pints in a bid to settle any nerves and thrive in the party atmosphere.

Gareth Southgate's men face tournament favourites Spain at the Olympiastadion, hoping to end 58 years of hurt.

England men have never reached a major final on foreign soil and have also never lost a match in Berlin before.

Brits have been snapped at the likes of Brandenburg Gate and Friedrichstrasse, with many donning replica shirts and St George's cross flags.

Some are even brandishing a full size replica trophy in Breitscheidplatz.

Some are already enjoying a drink in the sun at the Reichstag Euro 2024 Fan Zone.

Many more fans are making last ditch efforts to get to Germany for the final, even settling on the outskirts of Berlin just to be closer to the action.

Brazen England fans have already been getting Euro 2024 winners tattoos so convinced Harry Kane and the boys will be victorious.

Dan Thomas, from Swindon, Wiltshire, is among those who is ultra-confident England will defeat Spain despite not winning major honours since the World Cup in 1966.

The data consultant spent two and a half hours getting a trophy and the words "England Euro 2024 Winners" tattooed on his leg three days ago.

The 29-year-old went to the Reign Barbers and Tattoos parlour in Swindon on Thursday - the day after England booked its place in the final.

"I thought (England) would get far, so it's come as no shock," he said.

"I'm pretty confident. I think it will happen. I wouldn't have got it done if I didn't think it would happen.

"I think it will be close and I think it will be 1-1, but go to extra time. I think we'll win 2-1 at extra time."

It comes as England stars triumphantly saw off the Netherlands on Wednesday in the semi-final with a last gasp Ollie Watkins winner.

The Three Lions are hoping to end their 58-year wait for glory against Spain.

Before the players head to Berlin for the final, the athletes prepared at their luxury base in Blankenhain.

All 26 members of the squad were in full training.

It gives Gareth Southgate a selection decision to make at left-back after Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier played half the game each in the semi-final victory over Holland.

Trippier has been nursing a calf strain and Shaw is yet to play over 45 minutes at the tournament so far.

Once training is over, England will leave Blankenhain and head to Berlin at 3:30pm.