Riot police called into London as jubilant England fans climb on tops of buses

Riot police were called in to get jubilant England fans off the roof of a London bus as they celebrated reaching the final of Euro 2020.

There were raucous scenes in Piccadilly Circus, down Regent Street and in Leicester Square as fans unleashed following England's 2-1 victory over Denmark in extra time at Wembley.

Partying supporters leapt atop a red TfL double-decker bus in Piccadilly Circus. The number 9 service to Aldwych was mobbed on Coventry Street.

More than a dozen fans danced and sang 'It's coming home' on the roof of the bus while thousands partied with them in the street below, My London reports.

But police in riot gear soon swarmed in to cut the party short, forcing all those up high to climb down.

There were scenes of jubilation in many cities across the country (Getty Images)

One holdout could be seen still atop the bus, lying casually on his side enjoying the view.

Fans also scaled lampposts and traffic lights in the heart of London as joy spilled over after England reached their first final of a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup final.

An own goal and penalty from captain Harry Kane won it for the Three Lions.

Some damage was caused during the revelry (REUTERS)

Reporters at the scene told of how fans lifted red flares into the air in celebration.

But there was damage done and a bus window was smashed during the revelry.

The match saw Denmark take an early lead before Raheem Sterling brought England level, while captain Kane's penalty in extra time secured the win at Wembley.

The match ended 2-1 to England (James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)

Manager Gareth Southgate expressed his pride in his team after the match was over.

It marks the first time England have ever made it to the Euros finals, and the last match of the tournament will be played on Sunday night.

The majority of the 60,000 fans inside the stadium for the game roared as players embraced at the end of a gruelling extra-time period.

The anthemic Three Lions and its familiar “It’s coming home” refrain reverberated around Wembley at the final whistle.

Fans were singing and cheering in the streets after the win (REUTERS)

After the match jubilant fans released red-coloured smoke and sang as they swarmed out of the stadium.

Addi Hassan, 21, described the victory as "absolutely incredible, absolutely world class".

England fans Scarlet Devereux and Lucy Millard, both 18, were elated as they left Wembley.

Ms Devereux said: "It was a brilliant game, the atmosphere was absolutely amazing."

The competition's final will be played on Sunday night.