LIVE updates from Manchester fan zone as England face Slovakia in Euro 2024 round of 16

England fans are flocking to Manchester city centre this evening for the Three Lions' Euro 2024 match against Slovakia. Gareth Southgate's side will face Slovakia in their first knockout match of the tournament.

The match will kick off at 5pm at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, the only venue England have won at so far in the tournament.

Bars and fan zones are filling up across Manchester this afternoon before the action gets underway. Escape to Freight Island, at Mayfield near Piccadilly station, is one of Greater Manchester's biggest fan zones for Euro 2024.

Hundreds of supporters are expected to pack out the food hall to cheer the Three Lions on in their first final-16 clash, with hopes they can make it through to face Switzerland in the quarter-final.

Follow below for all the live updates and reaction.

The loudest cheer of the night

England goal taken away for being offside

It's now half time here, with fans heading to the bar

All hope isn't lost as fans cheer on Gareth Southgate's side

Fans cry boo after Bellingham given yellow card 20 minutes into game

Keep following our live updates from reporter Nicole.

A yellow card just three minutes in

And we're off!

Who doesn't love a bit of Sweet Caroline to get in the spirit!

Tonight's match at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen will kick off at 5pm.

We will bring you all the latest reaction from the game here.

We will soon find out..

"All together now!"

Our reporter Nicole is chatting to supporters at the fan zone ahead of kick off.

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Hundreds are expected to fill out the fan zone this evening

The fan zone is filling up

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Some are already predicting a