40 pictures of Brighton fan zone in England's Euros defeat

Fans watching the game on the big screen in Valley Gardens went through a range of emotions in the 90-minute game against Spain as the team went one-nil down, equalised, and then lost with just three minutes left in the game.

Fans celebrate after Palmer's 73-minute goal (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

They packed out the park from 6pm - many having spent much of the day already soaking up the atmosphere.

Drinks were flowing at the bars and football chants were not in short supply.

Two fans dressed as lions pose for a picture (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

Friends and families dressed up in red, white and blue to watch the match - some even going as far to paint the England flag across their chest.

The game started and hopes were high.

Friends at the fan zone (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

England's ball possession left a lot to be desired - but the team held on until halftime.

Play resumed after the sunset and it was not long before Nico Williams scored a howler set up by Spanish youngster Lamine Yawal.

Fans could hardly believe their eyes this early in the second half (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

Despite the setback, hopes were held high by many in the fan zone.

England struggled to keep up the pace with a strong Spanish side but star youngster Cole Palmer managed to find a way through their defence just minutes after coming off the bench.

Fans hug each other celebrating Palmer's goal (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

He shot the ball into the back of the net making England equal with their Mediterranean opponents.

A glimmer of hope returned to an otherwise difficult-to-watch game. 

The last 17 minutes were a nail-biting watch (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

England's track record of last-minute comebacks kept fans on their toes until the final whistle.

Spain continued to play a strong game and England's fate was secured by a last-minute goal from Mikel Oyarzabal with only three minutes left on the clock.

Fans react to Spain's last-minute decider goal (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

England tried to turn the game around up to the 90-minute mark and into the four minutes of extra time, but the 11 men could not carve their way through the Spaniards.

Referee Francois Letexier blew the final whistle and the fan zone, in Valley Gardens, fell into silence.

An England fan wearing a lion hat stands still in disbelief after the team lost to Spain (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

Football fans streamed out of the venue, all hope crushed of a last-minute comeback.

There would be no flares, fireworks or honking car parades in the city centre. For many, instead, a quiet bus journey back home and an early night.

Two England fans rest against a tree after the team's loss to Spain (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus)

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