In Pictures: Fans soak up the sunshine as England take on Colombia in World Cup

Thousands of football fans ventured outside to cheer on England in the sunshine as the UK heatwave continued.

Some 2,200 fans gathered on Brighton beach to watch the action unfold on a big screen, with more arriving as the game went on.

When Harry Kane scored his penalty in the 57th minute, the crowd roared on the beach and fans threw their drinks in the air as they jumped up and down.

Chants of "Come on England" echoed around the seafront.

The power on the big screen on Brighton beach cut out in the 80th minute, quickly followed by screams and boos from the crowd, accompanied by chants of "we want our money back".

Large groups of people started making their way towards the exit and running towards the nearest pubs which were showing the game to catch the final minutes.

Others who stayed tried to get enough signal to watch the game live on their phones.

In the 85th minute the screen came back to life.

The crowd was inconsolable on Brighton beach as Colombia scored a goal in the final minutes.

Fans fell to the floor with their heads in their hands.

While Columbia fans on the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey, London, were jubilant as the late goal was scored.

Scenes of utter jubilation broke out after the penalty shoot-out.