ENGLAND fans are nervously watching as the Three Lions get off to a shaky start to the second half against Germany.
Fans began sinking pints at 7am today ahead of the historic showdown – with neither side able to break the deadlock in the first half.
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England fans belted out God Save The Queen as the two old rivals took to the pitch at 5pm.
Prince William, Prince George and Kate Middleton were snapped clapping the team as they lined up to sing the national anthem.
Ed Sheeran and David Beckham were among the celebs watching on nervously from the stands at Wembley.
The match has been a nailbiter so far – with both teams enjoying chances at either end.
The Three Lions settled into the game after a nervy start – enjoying the majority of possession.
But the Germans have taken control in the second half, with Jordan Pickford stretching to save a thumping shot from midfielder Kai Havertz.
Raheem Sterling drew a save from Manuel Neuer in the first half after early pressure from the Germans – with Declan Rice booked for a foul on Leon Goretzka perilously close to the penalty area.
Timo Werner had a shot saved by Jordan Pickford, while defender Harry Maguire saw a header float over the bar at the other end.
But it was skipper Harry Kane who enjoyed the best chance of the match – drawing a desperate save from Neuer.
Supporters in England shirts packed out pubs across the country ahead of kickoff.
And fans turned the sky red and white by letting off flares as they arrived at Wembley draped in England flags.
Over 5 million pints will be drunk by footy fans during the match tonight.
There were scenes of chaos outside the stadium before kickoff as boozed-up fans climbed trees and stripped off while swigging beer.
Roaring choruses of It’s Coming Home were heard in London as excited fans chucked drinks in the air.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) believe England fans will neck 5million pints during the mighty clash.
The pubs of Soho are crowded with England fans watching the game although the surrounding streets are quiet during rain.
Fans were watching the game on their phones in The Montagu Pyke Wetherspoons.
Laura Cheney, 18, from Winchester, said: “Kane’s on there. We’re happy. They know what they’re doing.”
She said she would celebrate an England win with “lots of drinking”.
Flo Lindlahr, 18, also from Winchester, added: “If we get through I reckon it’s coming home!”
Capacity at Wembley Stadium doubled to 45,000 tonight with England given the home advantage.
Gareth Southgate opted a more defensive lineup for tonight’s match – with Mason Mount out of self-isolation and on the bench.
Wonderkid Bukayo Saka also made the starting 11 after an impressive start against Czech Republic.
The crunch clash is one of the oldest rivalries in football – dating back more than five decades.
England will be hoping to recreate the magic of their World Cup win in 1966 at Wembley.
The Three Lions lifted the Jules Rimet trophy thanks to goals from legends Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters.
But what followed is 55 years of hurt for England while Germany enjoyed world dominance at major tournaments.
The rivalry has been bolstered by heartbreaking penalty shootouts and controversial disallowed goals.
In the 1970 World Cup, it was West Germany that put an end to England’s campaign in extra time.
Gazza’s tears were then shared by the whole country after England crashed out of the 1990 World Cup semi-final on penalties.
Just six years later, there was more penalty heartache after England gaffer Gareth Southgate missed the back of the net in the 1996 Euro semi-final.
Frank Lampard fell victim to the biggest injustice since Maradona’s “hand of God” at the 2010 World Cup quarter-final.
The ex-Chelsea star’s “ghost goal” clearly made it over the line but without VAR, it was ruled out by the ref and England suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat.
But Southgate will be hoping to heal England’s tortured past when he leads his men out under Wembley’s famous arch tonight.
He has issued a rallying cry to his troops to bring the country together and become footballing legends.
Germany have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight games in major international tournaments.
But the Three Lions have seen a roaring success – keeping their score sheet clean in their last six Euro games.
England will also be keen to avoid a dreaded penalty shootout after favourites France were sent packing by Switzerland last night.
Extra time has also thwarted some of the Euros top teams – with Croatia beaten by Spain yesterday.
Tonight’s winning prize will be a quarter-final against either Sweden or Ukraine in Rome.
