While some headed out to meet friends, others stayed at home with loved ones to watch the match and plenty donned red and white to cheer England on.
And their optimism was well-placed, as England stormed into a 4-0 lead, thanks to goals from Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson.
Here is a selection of photos from the night.
Harvey Boggis with dad Mark Boggis in Lowestoft. (Image: Mark Boggis)
Oscar Boyd, left, 11, and Cohen Carter, right, 10, geared up for the match. Both play for the Waveney Thundercats U11 in the East Point Spots Norfolk and Suffolk Youth League. (Image: Waveney Thundercats U11)
Fans got well and truly into the spirit of dressing up ahead of the match. (Image: Louise Harris)
Football lovers across the region packed out pubs and crowded around TVs. (Image: Louise Harris)
Even canine companions were involved in the England festivities. (Image: Louise Harris)
Fans celebrate England's goal against Ukraine before half time. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans gathered to watch the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans singing the national anthem for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans singing the national anthem for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans gathered to watch the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans getting ready for the England v Ukraine match at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans celebrate England's goal against Ukraine before half time. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans celebrating England's first goal against Ukraine at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans celebrating England's first goal against Ukraine at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans celebrating England's first goal against Ukraine at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans celebrating England's first goal against Ukraine at The Arena in Sprowston. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans celebrate England's goal against Ukraine before half time. (Image: Archant 2021)
Groups celebrated at the Kings Arms in North Walsham. (Image: Ella Wilkinson)
Fans at The Arena in Sprowston celebrate another England goal against Ukraine in the Euros. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans at The Arena in Sprowston celebrate another England goal against Ukraine in the Euros. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans at The Arena in Sprowston celebrate another England goal against Ukraine in the Euros. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans at The Arena in Sprowston celebrate another England goal against Ukraine in the Euros. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans at The Arena in Sprowston celebrate another England goal against Ukraine in the Euros. (Image: Archant 2021)
Fans at The Arena in Sprowston celebrate another England goal against Ukraine in the Euros. (Image: Archant 2021)
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