‘Football’s coming home’ rings out amid emotional scenes after England win

England’s 4-0 drubbing of Sweden at Bramall Lane was greeted with tears, cheers and choruses of “football’s coming home” in Sheffield city centre.

Up to 2,000 fans gathered on the city’s Devonshire Green to watch the goal count mount on a giant screen.

Jamie Ferreday, 27, from Chesterfield, said: “I think it’s the best England win in a century to be honest.

“I think it’s genuinely coming home. We beat Sweden – the best team in the tournament. Who have we got to fear now?

“I didn’t think it would be this good. England normally make us sweat.”

Ali Parkin, 19, from Sheffield, said it was all just too much.

“I can’t cope,” Ms Parkin said.

“I thought we’d win, but maybe by a single goal in extra time – but not this. I cannot believe it.”

Jamie Broughton, 22, from Dronfield near Sheffield, said: “There’s no doubt we’re gonna go all the way now. I don’t think anyone can stop us.”

Jeff Lomas, from Salford said: “What a great occasion? We just battered them in the second half. I just want Germany now in the final.”

Charles Turner, 37, said his daughter Maisey was inspired.

He said: “Role models, every single one of them. I’m a bit emotional, if I’m honest.

“They could teach the men a thing or two. Absolutely amazing stuff.”

Maisey, 12, said: “I liked all the goals but the third one was the best. I could not believe it.”

When Alessia Russo potted England’s third with her audacious back-heel, firefighters in Sheffield joined in the adulation, tweeting: “We’re getting reports of footballers on fire at Bramall Lane.”

We're getting reports of footballers on fire at Bramall Lane.

Can anyone verify?!