Qatar 2022 World Cup: North East fans celebrate as England beat Wales

Gareth Southgate’s side secured three goals in the second half after a goalless first 45-minutes.

Cheers of ‘It’s Coming Home’ rang out at fanzones across the region and beers were thrown in the air as the full-time whistle was blown.

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Fans left with smiles on their faces as their side recovered from a poor showing against the USA last week.

Some supporters had even been out from earlier in the afternoon as they prepared for the big game.

The Northern Echo has been out at fanzones across the region as fans turned out to support the national team. See NORTH NEWS and SARAH CALDECOTT pictures below.

Fans were all smiles as England made it through to the knockout stage. (Image: NNP)

England fans Melissa Henderson and Charlie Philp celebrate after the game. (Image: NNP)

The game had fans on the edges of their seats. (Image: NNP)

George Phillips, Will Gray and Jack Pritchett celebrate the Lions' win. (Image: NNP)

Read more: Alan Shearer pays poignant tribute to Gary Speed during Wales v England coverage

It was a more subdued affair at Darlington's Indoor Market (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

Fans were excited ahead of kick off. (Image: NNP)

Fans watched the game at Darlington's Indoor Market. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

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