ENGLAND fans were jubilant at the Amex last night after the Lionesses secured a place in the Euros semi-final in a nail-biting match.

Almost 29,000 people packed the stadium in Brighton as England defeated Spain 2-1 in extra time.

Chants of “It’s coming home” echoed across the stadium in the dying moments of the match after Georgia Stanway took England into the lead in the 96th minute.

The Argus: Fans showed their excitement and support outside the Amex before kick-offFans showed their excitement and support outside the Amex before kick-off

Fans daubed in face paint and waving England flags all made their way to the match yesterday evening to watch the face-off against Spain.

Many were left on edge as the Spanish side took the lead in the 54th minute, threatening England’s future in the competition.

The Argus: England fans were left on edge after Spain took the lead in the second halfEngland fans were left on edge after Spain took the lead in the second half

However, fans cheered and jumped to their feet as Ella Toone secured an equaliser to take the match to extra time with six minutes of normal time remaining.

Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman admitted to going “a little crazy” after the nail-biting match.

She said: “I was so happy - of course you try to stay calm, but this was so close and was such a close game that could go both ways all the time, so I was happy that we won.

“For the fans in the stadium and for the people watching on TV it was an incredible game. The fans in the stadium were so behind us - it was really incredible to experience.”

The Argus: England's Georgia Stanway applauds the fans after quarter-final match at the AmexEngland's Georgia Stanway applauds the fans after quarter-final match at the Amex

The match was the final one of the tournament to be hosted in Brighton, with thousands watching as the Lionesses defeated Norway in a stunning 8-0 win last week.

Millie Bright, who was voted player of the match, said after the win: “I think that everyone can see the talent of the Spanish team and can see what they have to offer in the game and we knew that we wouldn’t have the ball that much.

“I think our mentality to stay ruthless throughout every minute of the game was unbelievable and I think we showed what we’re about.”

England will face either Sweden or Belgium in the semi-finals of Euro 2022 on Tuesday at Bramall Lane in Sheffield.

Should the Lionesses win, the team will make it to their first ever European Championship final - replicating the success of the England men’s team at Euro 2020.