Euro 2016: England fans overjoyed as they celebrate dramatic late win over Wales
JOYOUS England fans are celebrating a last-gap win over Euro 2016 rivals Wales in Lens this afternoon.
Both sets of fans were in fine voice at this afternoon's Euro 2016 clash
Both sets of supporters were in fine voice before the vital Group B clash and mingled peacfully despite some violent skirmishes with police last night.
Wales went ahead through Gareth Bale but second-half goals from Three Lions strikers Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge left them stunned.
Early rain gave way to glorious sunshine as both sets of fans roared as the players emerged onto the pitch before singing rousing renditions of their national anthems.
In a refreshing change from Saturday's 1-1 draw between Russia and England, both groups of supporters applauded each other's national anthems before the match.
Meanwhile, at the fan zone in nearby Lille – where England fans appeared to be outnumbering those from Wales – supporters were in good voice as the anthems rang out.
Atmosphere is crazy. Would have loved to be there #ENGWAL
— BEEZY BABZ (@MBeezybabz) June 16, 2016
The Welsh fans erupted into cheers just before half time when Real Madrid star Bale's 35-yard free-kick flew past England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Pockets of the crowd at the fanzone in Lille were seen dancing while the sizeable English support stood with heads in hands.
But Jamie Vardy's goal on 56 minutes saw England fans throw arms and beer in the air while singing "Vardy's on fire, your defence is terrified".
England fans showing their colours at this afternoon's match
England fans in Stade Bollaert-Delelis at today's match against Wales
England fans at the Lille fan park
The match at Stade Bollaert-Delelis came amid a backdrop of fan trouble, following days of violence in Marseille and more trouble in Lille last night.
Thirty-seven people were arrested and 16 were rushed to hospital as England and Welsh fans clashed with French riot police and Russia fans.
Today, 20 Russian fans were deported for their part in the violence, while both nations have been warned to be on their best behaviour or face expusion from the tournament.
What a game ... Great atmosphere,great passion and just pure excitement #ENGWAL. #EURO2016
— Richard Goosetree (@RJG_22) June 16, 2016
Fans in fancy dress before this afternoon's vital fixture
A cardboard cut-out of the Queen at this afternoon's England-Wales game
England fans in fine voice during the Group B clash
England made no changes to the line-up that began against Russia while Wales made three, bringing in Hal Bryan-Nwankwo, Wayne Hennessey and Joe Ledley.
Robson-Kanu came off the bench to net the winner in the 2-1 victory over Slovakia, while England drew their first game 1-1 after conceding a late goal to Russia.
Just under 40,000 fans were packed the stadium in Lens, with tens of thousands of supporters travelling from both nations.
The atmosphere is absolutely top draw #ENGWAL
— James (@_EverardJ) June 16, 2016
Wales fans at their first ever European Championships since
A Welsh fan is thrown at the air at the Cardiff fan park
Wales have only ever played one competitive tournament, the 1958 World Cup
England fans watching the game on the big screen at the Eiffel Tower fan park
Wales fans holding an EU flag at today's match
Wales fans making themselves heard at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis