FOOTBALL fans will once again be able to cheer on the home nations at the European Championships this summer, as the big screen returns to the city.

A giant five by three-metre LED screen will be erected in the Village Square in Brighton Marina next month.

Eager fans will be able to watch England kick-off their Euro dream when the screen goes live on Sunday, June 13 at 2 pm.

Twenty-four teams will be playing 51 matches in 12 cities throughout the month, and the screen will also broadcast Wimbledon.

In between football and tennis, people will be able to enjoy a variety of family favourites such as Toy Story 4, Frozen II, The Hunger Games and Mamma Mia.

Residents will be able to sit on the man-made lawn and benches, and refreshments will be available from venues around the Marina.

Sophie Chandler, marketing manager for Brighton Marina, said: “We are so pleased to be able to offer this exciting opportunity for the Brighton community and our Marina residents.

"It has been a tough year and we all need something to look forward to. The fact that it is an outdoor venue and event fits perfectly with all the new social distancing rules, enforced by Covid.

"We will manage social distancing in line with government guidance and ensure that there is adequate signage advising on the rules.

"We are providing additional security officers for the event to actively monitor.

"We really welcome the opportunity to show a summer of entertainment and popular sporting events that we missed last year. “