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Jack Watson

Watch: 'Pathetic' and 'embarrassing' England World Cup fans violently clash in huge Kent beer garden brawl

Tempers flared in England’s win over Colombia on the pitch in the Spartak Stadium, but back home shocking footage has emerged of supporters fighting each other while watching the match.

A beer garden in Kent was the scene as a large brawl broke out between England fans which was momentarily stopped by security. 

Up to 20 people men and women were involved in the fight which saw groups of people punch each other and throw beer.

England fans clash in a Kent beer garden (Kelly East/Facebook)

In the 90 second video you can see one man cowering on the floor while another man gets hit while standing on a bench.

Security guards tried to break up the ruck which quickly escalated but could do little to prevent people getting involved.

Almost two million people have seen the viral footage which has been described as “pathetic” and “embarrassing” by Facebook users.

England won their first ever World Cup penalty shootout and advance to the World Cup semi-final for the first time since 1990.

Harry Kane scored from the spot before Yerry Mina equalised in the 93rd minute to set up extra-time and penalties.

Mateus Uribe’s effort for Colombia cannoned off the bar and Kieran Trippier levelled the score to make it 3-3 on spot kicks. Jordan Pickford saved Carlos Bacca’s effort to give Eric Dier the chance to score and win England’s first ever World Cup penalty shootout. 

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