BRADFORDIANS home and abroad have been getting excited at the prospect of England winning their first major tournament on foreign soil.
Gareth Southgate's men take on three-time winners Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday evening.
The Three Lions have not captured glory on the grandest stage since their World Cup success on home turf in 1966.
Ollie Watkins scored the winner in England's semi-final As football tournaments always do, a nation has been brought together - and that is no different in Bradford.
Our pubs and retailers have been behind the boys all tournament, along with those choosing to go support the team in person.
From left to right; Andy Taylor, Marc Bowers, Rob Stott, Phil Redgrave, Frank Stott, Luke Bowers, James Bicknell, Gavin Meakin, and James Marsh (Image: UGC) James Marsh, of Thornton, will be in the Olympiastadion for what is set to be a memorable occasion.
The 41-year-old is part of a group of Bradford City and England fans who have travelled to Germany for the Euros.
He told the T&A: "I think Southgate’s learnt from his mistakes and now he has the team in the correct formation and the players playing in the right positions.
"Hopefully we can learn from losing the last Euros final and bring this one home."
34-year-old Luke Bowers, who is out there with Mr Marsh, added: "Being on foreign soil following England with the lads representing (Bradford) City with other clubs alike is what it’s all about."
Benji Brown outside the Westfalenstadion (Image: UGC) The Browns, a Queensbury family, have also been out in Germany.
Joe Brown, 34, fiancé Kim Mason, 36, and their son Benji Brown, 6, witnessed Ollie Watkins last-minute winner against the Netherlands in the semi-final.
Mr Brown said: “The game was fabulous itself, Benji loved it and his experience of a tournament.”
Harry Hall is cheering on England at Sunbridgewells (Image: UGC) Meanwhile back here in Bradford, Sunbridgewells and our Craft Union Pubs have been lapping up the atmosphere.
The former, an underground retail complex, has loved seeing England do so well.
"Every time England has played, we have had around a 100 per cent increase on takings compared to the previous week," Sunbridgewells owner Harry Hall said.
"We have been showing the games in the Rose and Crown and Wallers.
"A lot more new faces are coming in. England major tournaments is great for our industry."
The Black Bull in Clayton will be showing the final (Image: Newsquest) Throughout the tournament, Craft Union Pubs across the district have been selling The Southgate Slammer - Cherry Sourz and Disaronno Velvet shot.
Paula Fraser, landlady at the The Black Bull in Clayton, said: "It is really nice. You have got that bit of sour and the cream with it. It is lovely.
"I love the vibe and atmosphere (when the Euros or World Cup is on)."
The Southgate Slammer in all its glory (Image: Newsquest) The Woodman, also a Craft Union Pub, have been putting on karaoke in the intervals between the games.
Landlady Mary Smith added: "It has been bedlam in here when the games have been on.
"It has been such a nice crowd though, everyone has been in good spirits."
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