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Lions at Wingham Wildlife Park among supporters roaring England to victory in tonight's Euros final

12:02, 11 July 2021

updated: 12:17, 11 July 2021

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Lions at a Kent wildlife park know full well who's coming out on top in tonight's epic Euros final.

The big cats at Wingham are backing Gareth Southgate's Three Lions to make history and bring home England's first major trophy for 55 years.

Lions at Wingham opting for an England victory. Picture: Wingham Wildlife Park/Facebook
Lions at Wingham opting for an England victory. Picture: Wingham Wildlife Park/Facebook

They opted for the treats hidden in an England box - snubbing the Italians.

They're not the only ones showing support for the squad, with good luck messages pouring in from across the county.

Canterbury Cathedral's choir has shared a spine-tingling rendition of It's Coming Home, with the Dean Robert Willis introducing a video viewed thousands of times on social media.

David Baddiel, who sang the Three Lions classic with Frank Skinner, retweeted the video, writing: "Even the Atheist Jew is loving this one. Thank you Dean Robert and choir, fantastically beautiful work."

Elsehwhere, Scoops in Herne Bay has adapted its 99s for the occasion, with strawberry jelly strips making a St George's Cross on their ice creams.

The ice cream on offer today at Scoops Herne Bay
The ice cream on offer today at Scoops Herne Bay

Tonight's once-in-a-generation final - which hopefully ends with Harry Kane lifting the famous trophy - kicks off at 8pm, and is being aired on both BBC and ITV.

It is expected to be one of most watched events in the 21st century, and thousands of punters will be in Kent bars and pubs throughout the day.

Yesterday, a rousing message of support signed off by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and the Lightning Seeds was illuminated on the White Cliffs of Dover.

The illumination on the cliffs. Picture: David Baddiel/Twitter
The illumination on the cliffs. Picture: David Baddiel/Twitter

The Royal Family has also issued its support to the 26-man squad, along with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

To read the forgotten stories of life in Kent as England lifted the World Cup in 1966, click here.

To find find out some of the greatest football songs to get you in the mood for the final, click here.

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