England fans were on the beach in Benidorm this morning as they eagerly await the national team’s epic clash with Spain in the Euros final.
Supporters from across the country wished Gareth Southgate’s boys the best of luck and announced England would ‘take over Benidorm’ if they won.
Expectation of the ‘battle for Benidorm’ has been growing in this popular holiday resort where British and Spanish families come to relax.
The resort’s notorious strip is expecting standing room only in and around the many bars and restaurants that clutter this British enclave.
Drinks will be served in plastic glasses and extra security has been laid on in a desperate bid to prevent trouble.
Laura, 33, (left) and David, 31, (right) are two of the supporters from across the country who wished Gareth Southgate’s boys the best of luck
Olivia, 21, (left) and Lauren, 21, (right) held an England flag in the sea as they prepare for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final
Kayleigh, 23, (left) and Leone, 21, (right) held one of the many England flags on Benidorm’s beach-front
Courtney, 22, a masseuse, from Somerset, told MailOnline: ‘I can’t wait for the match tonight. It’s going to be epic!
‘And if England win, we will take over Benidorm!’
Courtney is on holiday with best friends, Meg, 22, an IT worker, Kirsty, 19, a masseuse and Evie, 22, a helicopter engineer.
England’s flat flags were drabbed across supporters as they strolled along Benidorm’s beach-front or paddled in the Mediterranean.
Cooling off in the sea was sports photographer Olivia and her pal Lauren, 21, a care worker, both from Wigan.
Olivia, 21, said: ‘It’s going to be a tough match, Spain are a good team, but England can do it. They’ve shown a lot of character to get to the final and they have nothing to lose.
‘Come on England!’
Glamourous girls Lucy, 29, and Olivia, 32, from Middlesborough said they expected a fun night with the party carrying on into the early hours.
Bobbi-Leigh, 17, (left) and Lily-May, 17, (right) are getting ready for the big game today
Olivia, 32, a court clerk, said: ‘There will be a lot of drinking and singing, I’m sure of that. If England win this place will go wild. Everyone will be out until dawn.’
Two young fans from Wigan have even splashed out on England shirts to wear during the match.
Molly, 20, a nurse and Mya, 19, a pharmacist, are urging the team on.
Molly said: ‘We’ve just bought them! We’re going to wear them for the match tonight. It’s going to be mad up there on the strip. I can’t wait!’
All of the fans will be cheering on England.
Among them will be Molly, 24, GP surgery worker, and Lois, 21, a nurse, both from Weston-Super-Mare.
Molly said: ‘Come On England!’
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