Pubs in England will be allowed to stay open until 1am on Wednesday after the Three Lions made it to the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Home Secretary James Cleverly said back in May licensing hours would be relaxed if England reached the semis.
Despite the Conservatives losing the election, plans are still going ahead to extend opening hours past the usual 11pm kicking out time, The Sun reports.
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It means fans will be able to drink for an extra two hours for Wednesday’s game against the Netherlands.
The move comes after England’s victory over Switzerland on Saturday, which ended 1-1 with extra time and had to go to nail-biting penalties.
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England scored every penalty in the shootout with Jordan Pickford saving Swiss defender Manuel Akanji’s effort. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the final penalty to send England through.
Since Gareth Southgate took charge in 2016, England have won three of the four shoot-outs they’ve been involved in at major tournaments.
The Licensing Act 2003, gives the Home Secretary the power to relax licensing hours on occasions of “exceptional national significance”.
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Back in May, Cleverly said: “Over the coming weeks we will all be getting ready to support our home nations.
“It will be a busy summer of sport and a proud moment for Britain and we have listened to the public through our consultation.
“We will be extending pub licensing hours should England or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of Euro 2024.
“This boost to the hospitality sector will allow friends, families and communities to come together for longer to watch their nation hopefully bring it home.”
In Scotland, which has separate laws, the government said it was up to local licensing boards whether to relax opening hours for the game.
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