Up to 30,000 Londoners will descend on Hyde Park for England’s World Cup semi-final for the biggest public screening of a football match in 22 years.

Fans will be able to watch the Three Lions’ clash with Croatia on a giant screen after a deal was struck to show the game on Wednesday evening.

As many as 30,000 tickets for the event will be available through a ballot system open from 4pm until midnight on Monday.

London Mayor Khan said he was “thrilled” at the prospect of the screening, adding: “World Cup fever has gripped London and the rest of the nation and we have all been swept away by the fantastic exploits of Gareth Southgate’s team.

“Wednesday evening is a huge opportunity for our boys to do what many of us thought was impossible before the World Cup began and reach the Final.”

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He added: “I am sure Londoners of all ages and backgrounds will come together in their thousands at Hyde Park to cheer England on what could be an historic night. We want this to be a family-friendly occasion and a chance for England fans young and old to show the positive spirit of football to the country and the world.

“This team has a chance to write themselves into football folklore and London and the entire country will be cheering them on as loud as we can on Wednesday night.”

The game against Croatia is expected to attract tens of millions of viewers when it kicks off at 7pm on Wednesday.

The announcement comes amid a public clamour for outdoor screens in the capital after public events were organised in other cities including Manchester and Leeds.

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Matt Hancock, added: "Wednesday is a special day for our nation and I'm thrilled people will be able to come from far and wide to watch the game and cheer on England together."

Excitement for the clash has reached fever pitch after the Three Lions saw off Sweden 2-0 to set up their first World Cup semi-final clash since 1990.

Music festival British Summer Time, which is currently hosting a series of concerts in the park, said the screening would be the biggest since 1996.

The festival said in a statement: “Up to 30,000 tickets will be available for the screening and all tickets are FREE. The tickets will be allocated to fans via our official ticket ballot and registration for the ballot will start at 4pm today (Monday 9th July) and will run until midnight tonight.”

Fans were warned not to attend the park if they have not registered, as there will be no admissions without tickets.

For more information, and to register for tickets, click here: https://www.bst-hydepark.com/events/detail/croatia-v-england/