PICTURES: How Skegness supported England in Euro 2020 final

Skegness woke up today proud of the England team's journey to the final of the Euro 2020 football tournament.

England may have lost 3-2 on penalties to Italy, but the winners were the bars and clubs in town that saw tills ringing and the customers returning with smiling faces, finally enjoying themselves after months in lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions.

The trophy might not have come home, but it was a lot of fun.

Photographer David Dawson was out in the resort capturing the excitement when there was everything to hope for...

5. Euro 2020 final in Skegness

Full of hope at Churchills Wine & Sports Bar are Nick Hardwick and Martyn Hardiman. Photo: David Dawson

6. Euro 2020 final in Skegness

Bar staff at Churchills Wine & Sports Bar in Skegness. Photo: JPI Media

7. Euro 2020 final in Skegness

Still smiling at Churchills Wine & Sports Bar are (from left) Tony Johnson, Paul Rawlinson, Jamie Whittam, Jason Reid and Mark Pellow. Photo: David Dawson

8. Euro 2020 final in Skegness

Landlord and landlady of the Lumley Bar-Restaurant in Skegness ready to welcome supporters. Photo: David Dawson