Jubliant England fans pictured celebrating at 4am after Mexico thriller

England fans cheered the Three Lions all the way to a memorable late-night World Cup victory ( Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) Jubliant England fans pictured celebrating at 4am after Mexico thriller Ecstatic England fans celebrated at pubs and big screens up and down the country as Thomas Tuchel's boys triumphed over Mexico in a hard-fought World Cup victory England fans partied late into the night - and through the morning - after the Three Lions triumphed in a memorable 3-2 win over Mexico. Thomas Tuchel's boys fought hard to overcome a 54th minute red card, a controversial penalty decision and 11 minutes of injury time in the 'cauldron' of the Azteca stadium - with two goals from Jude Bellingham and a penalty from Harry Kane followed by a valiant defensive performance to hold onto the lead. And their efforts were lapped up by devoted supporters back home, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer had declared pubs could stay open until 5am in a special one-off relaxation of licensing laws. At one point in the night, fans were left wondering whether they will ever see any football after a lightning storm delayed kick-off by an hour. But it was well worth the wait, with photos showing fans following every kick of the ball up until the final whistle and celebrating wildly as the sun came up. 1 of 9 A night to remember A vintage England performance was roared on by fans who stayed up for a late-night screening at Wembley's Box Park. The atmosphere reached fever pitch when Jude Bellingham scored twice in quick succession during the first half - sparking fevered celebrations and the customary flying plastic pints across the venue. Ecstatic England fans spontaneously broke out into a chorus of Sweet Caroline at the events space located a stone's throw away from the national stadium in north-west London, with people jumping into the air and CO2 cannons blasting white fog in celebration. Similar scenes occurred at fan parks in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle – with confetti flying as shirtless fans embraced each other. At Wembley, Ollie, 29, who did not want to give his surname, joked he would be "very ill" in a few hours when he needed to go to work. "Luckily my manager is also ill," he said. "The win was a long time coming." ( Image: JAMES COOK/EPA/Shutterstock) 2 of 9 Happy and glorious Delighted fans were seen celebrating in their England tops at The Clock pub in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open late for the round-of-16 match. MPs had called for leeway beyond the 2am extended pub opening hours already in place for England matches during the football World Cup. The blanket extension meant individual pubs did not need to apply for extended hours. The Prime Minister mentioned FIFA's bizarre U-turn on the kick-off time in a post on social media on Sunday, which said: "After the false hope of an earlier night, I know fans across the country will be staying up late to get behind the England team. And thanks to our change to pub licensing, they will be able to do that at their local, all through the early hours." ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) 3 of 9 Three cheers More scenes of delight unfolded at the We Are Football festival at Freight Island in Manchester. Goalscorer Bellingham, when asked for his message to supporters back home after the match, said: "Text your bosses and tell them you’re not coming in, simple as that." He added: "Kids stay off school, parents don’t go to work, enjoy your day, have the day off if you can, these nights don’t come often." ( Image: WE ARE FOOTBALL FESTIVAL AT FREIGHT ISLAND IN MANCHESTER/Shutterstock) 4 of 9 Raising the bar Bar staff were ready for a later shift than usual at the The Rockcliffe Arms in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear Experts say that Thomas Tuchel's boys could help give a further lift to the hospitality trade if they continue to progress in the World Cup. Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, said: "The tills were ringing all night at establishments which stayed open for the game, and the tournament is expected to provide a multi-million-pound boost to the industry as England’s run continues. "According to payments company Dojo, spending at pubs and bars was already running 17.3 per cent higher during the first two weeks of England’s World Cup campaign than in the preceding fortnight, with July’s takings expected to swell further. "Football fever is also likely to trigger a fresh wave of spending on party food, cold drinks and barbecue essentials, as fans make the most of the good weather in the run-up to the game against Norway on Saturday. "With the mood turning euphoric towards the England team, it could help provide a short-term lift to consumer confidence." ( Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) 5 of 9 A nail-biting night as England boss says 'thank you' England overcame altitude, hostility and a second-half red card in memorable fashion. Jude Bellingham’s quickfire brace was followed by a Julian Quinones strike and Jarell Quansah’s sending off in last night's chaotic last-16 encounter at the electric Estadio Azteca. Harry Kane scored a spot kick and then gave away a penalty converted by Raul Jimenez, with Tuchel’s 10 men holding firm to give those in attendance and the night owls at home an evening to cherish. "I just want to say thank you," Tuchel said. "If you stayed up and sent us your energy, I just want to say ‘thank you’." ( Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) 6 of 9 What a result England’s reward for knocking out co-hosts Mexico is a World Cup quarter-final against Brazil’s conquerors Norway at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Erling Haaland and co will make for tough opposition on Saturday, but Tuchel’s “special group” head to Florida having shown the attitude to match their undoubted aptitude. "There are a lot of lessons, of course, on a football level," the England boss said. “But the biggest lesson is that this team has a heart and a mentality and a togetherness that is one of a kind. "I think that our fans here and our fans in England can be so proud, and I think they are proud. This is not possible if you’re not a group that really means it. "If you’re not glued together with the right spirit, then this isn’t possible. And we made it possible against all odds, and we’re very proud of that." ( Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) 7 of 9 Time for a snooze The delayed late kick-off - which saw the game eventually kick off at 2am BST - proved a challenge for some, as one fan was caught catching a nap at the pub. Professor Charlie Pedlar, an expert in exercise science at St Mary’s University, recommended in the build-up that England fans "bank" sleep before the match. "The big trap for this match is if you’re watching at 1am, that’s right in the window where you’d expect to be sound asleep and get your deepest sleep", he said. "There’s no two ways about it, it’s counter-productive. "Basically, they need to find other opportunities to sleep, either by banking sleep beforehand – so trying to go to bed early the night before and the night before that, in order to try and get ahead of it and just rest around it." He added: "Sleep loss is risky for health so people need to look after themselves." ( Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) 8 of 9 Party never stops A foam-covered England fan was held aloft by good-natured Mexican hosts in the aftermath outside the Azteca stadium. England fans travelling to Mexico for their crunch World Cup knockout tie were told to expect "a huge amount of enthusiasm and some gentle ribbing" rather than hostility, the UK’s ambassador to the country said. Thousands of police officers deployed around the famous arena, while England’s team hotel was heavily guarded ahead of the match. Speaking to the Press Association on Saturday in Mexico City, Susannah Goshko said authorities had put "a lot of thought" into preparations for the last-16 tie and insisted "the vast majority of people are determined to just really enjoy the game." She said: "I know the Mexicans have been thinking really hard about all of this and I feel confident that they’ve put a lot of thought into it. "The vast majority of people are determined to just really enjoy the game." ( Image: James Manning/PA Wire) 9 of 9 The kids are alright It will be a night that this young fan at the Azteca never forgets - but parents back in England were encouraged to get their children to school this morning by one minister, who said it was "important to learn that resilience" of getting through the day tired. Early education minister Olivia Bailey said that every day of school mattered, even if they are "a bit sleepy" after watching England’s late-night World Cup clash with Mexico. She told Times Radio: "I would absolutely encourage kids to get themselves into school this morning.” And she said to children on Sky News: "You might feel a bit tired, but that’s also important to learn that resilience, because there’ll be many more days when you feel a bit tired at work, and you’ve got to get through, and you’ve got to still learn." Some primary schools have asked parents not to tell their children the result so they can show replays of the game in full before lessons. 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