Hundreds gather in early hours to cheer on England

Football fans across Devon and Cornwall watched the game in the early hours of Monday morning [BBC]Football fans across the South West and the Channel Islands celebrated in the early hours while watching England progress in the World Cup.The Three Lions' last-16 tie against Mexico in Mexico City was scheduled to start at 01:00 BST on Monday (18:00 local time) but kick off was delayed an hour until 02:00 BST due to heavy rain and lightning.Despite the unusual early kick off time, fans flocked to pubs across the region to watch the match, which saw Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane play starring roles in a 3-2 England victory.

Those unable to stay up late, managed to catch the game first thing, with school children in Cornwall even allowed to skip lessons to watch the match.Supporters in Devon celebrated England's win over Mexico at 04:00 BST [BBC]Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that pubs could stay open until 05:00 BST.Around 300 people watched the game at The Hyde Dendy in Paignton, Devon, despite the game not finishing until gone 04:00.

Xander Narvidge, the pub's owner, said he had to put on 20 extra members of staff for the game. Narvidge said there was a "good amount of people, great atmosphere and a good result" but hoped for a "bit more sensible kick off time". Reaction as England heads to quarter finals 'Greatest game ever' - England fans celebrateWatch: Ecstatic England fans 'never doubted the boys'Watch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico gameIn St Austell, Cornwall, about 350 people watched the game at the Brittania Inn.

Landlord Phil Lafferty said it was "an incredible evening and something we have never done before". He said: "Japan in 2002 was something else, playing at 06:00, but nothing like this. It was amazing."

He said around between 20 to 30 people left when the game was delayed but the majority of people "did not want to miss this opportunity, the whole support was incredible".He added it was a "a fantastic atmosphere", s