Barely clothed England fans have been jumping into a fountain in Frankfurt (Picture: Reuters)
England fans have been preparing for tonight’s Euro 2024 clash against Denmark by stripping off and jumping into a fountain.
Thousands of English supporters have packed out the streets of Frankfurt in the build-up to the game.
Beers have been flowing for hours in the German city and the historical market square of Römerberg has been taken over by Three Lions fans.
Dozens of men have been pictured and filmed plunging into the square’s fountain wearing nothing but their underwear.
One video showed a topless fan standing on the edge of a fountain as crowds sing ‘Phil Foden’s on Fire’ to the tune of Bruce Springsteen’s classic ‘Dancing in the Dark’.
Footage captures the moment he belly flops into the water to a chorus of cheers.
Fans then breakout into a chant of: ‘Eng-er-land, Eng-er-land, Eng-er-land…’
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Images also showed numerous other fans in the water after jumping in.
St George’s Cross flags can be seen draped all around the square just hours before Gareth Southgate’s side take on Denmark in the vital Group C clash at the Frankfurt Arena at 5pm.
One fan was seen baring all before plunging into the water (Picture: Reuters)
Wearing a Union Jack at and parading the St George’s Cross flag, then man was pictured in the fountain (Picture: Reuters)
Police have described the fixture as a ‘risk game’ and issued a warning to fans.
A spokesman said: ‘We as police in Hessen can so far look back on an absolutely peaceful [police] operation and can draw a completely positive conclusion.
‘The game between Denmark and England in Frankfurt today is a ‘risk game’ which we have intensely prepared for.
‘We have deployed numerous officers in the whole city area for your safety today.
‘We are vigilant to prevent crimes and are determinedly and consistently acting against criminals so that all peaceful fans can enjoy a nice football festival.’
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