Viral clip shows joyous Sheffield street celebrations after England's World Cup win against Mexico
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The video was taken just before 4.40am after the pub had closed and the crowd dispersed a few moments later.
This viral video clip shows the moment Sheffield football fans brought the streets to life following England’s nail-biting World Cup victory over Mexico in the early hours of the morning.
The joyous celebrations included police inside a vehicle, who were said to be joining in with the jolly scenes following the Three Lions’ 3-2 victory in the small hours of Monday, July 6.
Former boxing professional Ross Burkinshaw was outside the Handsworth Inn, in Handsworth, following the pulsating encounter, and shot the video to show young men and women celebrating after a historic result.
Ross said: “The young lads and lasses were celebrating, it was great to see.
“There’s so much doom and gloom around these days but England winning always helps lift the mood.
“I know quite a few people in the video and their parents from my gym - they were in really good spirits and the police were joining in and enjoying the moment. they put their lights on while the crowd was singing”
Ross had been to the Handsworth Inn, on Handsworth Road, to watch the second half of the match, which kicked off at 2am UK time after an hour’s delay to proceedings due to a thunder storm.
The video was taken just before 4.40am after the pub had closed and the crowd dispersed a few moments later.
At the time of writing, the video had over 130,000 views on Facebook.
The crowd can be heard chanting Sheffield band Reverend and the Makers’ hit Silence is Talking, which was re-recorded for the tournament and has been adapted to include the name of England manager Thomas Tuchel.
England made it through to the quarter finals of the World Cup after an action-packed 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the famous Azteca stadium.
A Jude Bellingham brace and Harry Kane penalty secured a 3-2 victory despite a red card for defender Jarell Quansah.
England will play Norway in the quarter finals on Saturday.