England fans have clashed with police in London with supporters wrestled to the ground in wild scenes as celebrations after victory over Ukraine got out of control.
Cops battled to maintain order in the centre of the capital with human barricades after hundreds of supporters descended on Leicester Square following the 4-0 quarter-final win.
Celebrations took place around the country with plenty of alcohol but were largely in good spirits and without trouble, but in London police were forced to move in.
A line of police officers tried to disperse fans from Leicester Square while one supporter was seen letting off a flare in Piccadilly Circus.
Covid restrictions seemed to go out of the window in the boisterous mood after the game where England made easy work of beating Ukraine.
Gareth Southgate’s side now play the first semi-final in the competition for 25 years when they were beaten by Germany in Euro 96.
Hundreds of fans, chanting and singing, climbed onto the Shaftesbury memorial fountain in Piccadilly Circus.
The Met tweeted on Saturday evening: "Congratulations to England on an outstanding performance.
"Officers remain on duty across London to make sure everyone can celebrate safely.
"Piccadilly Circus in particular is now very crowded with people climbing up the Eros statue. Please avoid the area."
There has been concern that England’s strong run in Euro 2020 could be pushing up the Covid infection rates with thousands around the country similarly ignoring government advice on social distancing.
Aside from in London there was some skirmishes as well in Nottingham were police were pelted with bottles.
In Manchester there was a carnival spirit in the centre with dancing in the street and one onlooker said it was like a “full on rave”.
Merseyside Police's jubilant social media team posted on Twitter : "Have a great night if you're out celebrating the #EngUkr win, keep safe, be kind. Wednesday is going to be massive!"
