England fans go wild as Three Lions WIN penalty shootout against Switzerland and are through to Euros semi-final
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ENGLAND fans have gone wild after the Three Lions WON their penalty shootout against Switzerland - and will now move on to the Euros semi-finals.
Trent Alexander-Arnold hit the final penalty to send England through after the game ended 1-1 with extra time unable to separate the sides.
England scored every penalty in a dream shootout - with Pickford saving Swiss defender Akanji's strike.
The Three Lions will now play Turkey or Holland in the semi-final on Wednesday.
Breel Embolo had scored first for Switzerland after a ball into the box took a deflection off John Stones and was nudged into the net.
But England soon equalised after Bukayo Saka cut inside from the right flank and curled one into the bottom corner.
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Former Lionesses star Izzy Christiansen summed up the mood on 5 Live.
Christiansen said: "Wow is all I can say. These fans have gone absolutely wild.
"Some of these fans have stood on the top of the tier. Sweet Caroline is on.
"Pickford made a save in the shootout and England are going through."
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England had largely looked more positive than in previous matches as Southgate switched to a back three.
But they went behind midway through the second half of a close-fought contest, when Embolo bundled home Ruben Vargas' cross.
Yet England were behind for just five minutes as best player on the night Bukayo Saka cut in from the right and saw his long-range effort fly into the far bottom corner.
That's how it remained until the end of a nerve-jangling extra time, before the two sides faced off in a penalty shoot-out.
And Trent Alexander-Arnold converted the winning spot kick to send England marching into the semi-finals.
Prince William in the stands
Prince William is in the crowd to support England as they take on Switzerland in the crucial Euros quarter-final.
The heir, 42, has jetted over to join fans at the Dusseldorf Arena for tonight's quarter-final clash.
Prince William in the Dusseldorf ArenaCredit: Rex Fans get ready at Boxparks across London
Here are some snaps of fans at Boxpark Wembley and Boxpark Croydon:
Excited England football fans gather at Boxpark CroydonCredit: Story Picture Agency 
A pair of fans are excited for the game at Boxpark WembleyCredit: w8media Switzerland fans teasing the Three Lions
Many Swiss football fans fancy their nation's chances tonight after a strong start to the tournament.
A few have been teasing the Three Lions - with one seen brandishing a sign saying: 'England's coming home'
'England's coming home', says one Swiss fanCredit: Getty
England's youngest fans
The future of the Three Lions fanbase is in safe hands - with these two youngsters in Dusseldorf for the game.
Fans are now entering the Dusseldorf Arena ahead of the 5pm kick-off.
Two England fans in DusseldorfCredit: PA David James doesn't believe in jinxes
David James is on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
People who believe in any kind of superstition, or hate overconfidence, look away now.
He said: "The issue with Switzerland is goalkeeper Yann Sommer has had nine draws in his last 13 internationals.
"He is an expert on drawing but I think England will go through. I'm very confident.
"What happened at the end of England's game with Slovakia - not just the goals but also the reaction of the supporters and the players - is going to be the key for England's success."