It's Coming Home! Norfolk celebrates England's semi-final victory

People across the county have been celebrating after the historic win.

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 8th Jul 2021

People throughout Norfolk have been celebrating after England secured their place in their first final of a major tournament since 1966.

The Three Lions defeated Denmark 2-1 at Wembley last night in front of a crowd of over 60,000 fans.

Manager Gareth Southgate described the atmosphere in the stadium as incredible: "For our country, I mean I've not heard this new Wembley like that ever.

"To be able to share that with everybody, and share it with everybody at home is very special."

Chief Executive of Norfolk County FA, Gavin Lemmon, was among those lucky enough to be at Wembley last night: "The atmosphere was just something else, something I've not witnessed ever, and I've been going to games now for the last 30-plus years.

"The atmosphere was incredible"

He added: "I finally witnessed England in my lifetime getting to a major championship final, I don't think it's really sunk in yet.

"But an unbelievable experience and fingers crossed they can do the job on Sunday.

Sam Gooderman ended up watching the match at the Boundary in Norwich.

He told us it was a nerve wracking match to watch: "I can't lie as soon as that first goal went in for Denmark, it was absolute heartbreak.

"Did not think it was coming home at all, was absolutely heartbroken.

"But then, but then England made it happen, it's coming home.

"We're going to London, we're going to win the Euros, it's coming home!"

People turned to social media to congratulate Southgate's team on their victory.

England will face Italy in the final on Sunday.

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