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Jude Bellingham scored twice in the space of 98 seconds in the win [Reuters]
Pubs and clubs across the West Midlands stayed open for fans to watch the England victory, as they beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium.
Stourbridge's own Jude Bellingham scored twice in the space of 98 seconds before half-time, sending crowds into a frenzy of celebration.
His advice to fans watching the game?
"Have another shot and text your bosses to say you're not coming in tomorrow."
Ashley Price, from Willenhall in the West Midlands, was at the Azteca and said it was the "greatest game of football I have ever been to in my life."
"I'm not joking - the stadium was literally shaking, bouncing," he said.
The Mexico fans were "brilliant," he added, "so passionate".
"It's just been unbelievable, I can't believe what I've just watched, to be honest."
While Thomas Sproulle, from Shropshire, was also in the stadium and added: "I'm totally lost for words. It was surreal.
"It was like going into a church or a cathedral. What a special place."
Lee Vaughan, from Shrewsbury, said the trip to Mexico was "worth every penny".
"I think the experience I've had tonight it the best I've ever had in football," he said.
"My head feels like it's on Mars."
"It's had to put into words," he added, "I think we knew how difficult this game was going to be - and Mexico made that so, so difficult tonight.
"It was such a rollercoaster, you couldn't have scripted it. We've come here and we've done a job. We march on."
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