Mancs left deflated at England Euros 2024 fan zone as Three Lions draw with Denmark

The sun beamed down on Manchester with summer in the air at last. Pints were flowing, pals were catching up with one another and the stunning smells of street food filled the air.

Then a football match got in the way. Three Lions and Vindaloo were given a pre-match airing at Escape to Freight Island to get the crowd going.

But perhaps after that sluggish 1-0 win over Serbia, the fans were a bit subdued. Javeria Ahmed, 22, said: "I'm not too sure, they didn't do well in the last one, do you know what I mean? I don't have high hopes.

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"I thought they would have attacked a bit more [against Serbia], but they held back a bit. I feel like they've got a lot more to show."

Sam McCall, 26, felt the game would be 'cagey'. But one of his mates, Luke Acton, 27, was more confident.

"We got too much slack for the first game, I think there's a bit of a point to prove today," he said. "Southgate on his second game, usually plays it a bit safer, but it's Denmark.

"We played them in the semis of the last Euros and that was a cagey game, 2-1. I reckon there's a bit of a point to prove, I reckon we might bag three against them, 3-0."

Pictures of England fans at Escape to Freight Island in Manchester as Three Lions take on Denmark

The main hall at Escape to Freight Island swiftly filled up as kick-off approached, with security pointing people to the other viewing areas. With the players on the pitch and the national anthems ringing, there was a moment of excitement for the 3,000 supporters.

A quiet start to the game made way for jubilation as Harry Kane found the net. The hall filled with cheers, hugs