Wild celebrations in Newcastle as England secure World Cup quarter finals place

Around 2,000 fans packed Times Square

Author: Jaimielee RendallPublished 4th Jul 2018
Last updated 4th Jul 2018

England fans may have been outnumbered in Russia for their World Cup clash with Colombia, but they certainly weren't in Newcastle's Times Square, where around 2,000 fans packed in.

Beer sprayed high into the blue Tyneside sky as Kane scored England's spot-kick.

Fans hugged and danced when the penalty was given and the fans' zone erupted when it was tucked away.

But joy turned to anxiety and gave way to despair as Colombia equalised in injury time.

The game eventually went to penalties after no luck during extra time.

Where previous generations have floundered, Gareth Southgate's men flourished.

While Jordan Henderson saw his penalty saved, Mateus Uribe's attempt rattled the bar and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, from Washington, denied Carlos Bacca as Eric Dier stepped up to secure a 4-3 win that will live long in the memory.