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...

9. Euro 2020 final in Skegness

Supporters at the Lumley Bar-Restaurant in Skegness (from left) Hanley Cooper, Eliot Cooper, Declan Hawkins and Mark Hawkins. Photo: David Dawson

10. Euro 2020 final in Skegness

Supporters ready to cheer on England at the Euro 2020 final in Skegness. Photo: David Dawson

11. Euro 2020 final in Skegness

Enjoying the fun of the final at the Lumley Bar-Restaurant in Skegness are (from left) Grace Divilly 6, Jason Divilly, Katy Divilly and George Meadows Photo: David Dawson

12. Euro 2020 final in Skegness

Members of the Swifts Junior Football Club daring to dream on finals night. Photo: Swifts JFC