Fans back home erupted in celebration and the beer went flying as England reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 28 years on Saturday.
At Flat Iron Square in London, where 650 people crammed in to watch on a giant screen, the party began with beer showers and chants of "Football's coming home" after the 2-0 win over Sweden in Russia.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Friends leapt on one another's shoulders to belt out the song from the 1996 European Championships, an uplifting Britpop anthem of maintaining hope against precedent.
"I've been going thirsty to the well of pain for a long time," said Stephen Walter, 42, from north London.
"Now we're a well-organised team, there's a good feeling all round, the flags are flying again."
Public relations worker Tania Burnham, 27, said: "The atmosphere is amazing. I'm covered in beer, but I'll take it because it's coming home."
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