England will face Spain at 8pm in Berlin with the Three Lions hoping to rectify their Euro final loss to Italy in 2021 and end a 58-year wait for a major trophy. To mark the occasion, the government confirmed yesterday that pubs will be able to remain open two hours later than usual, not having to close until 1am.
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