IT was a sea of red and white in bars and pubs across Hampshire as England triumphed against Ecuador.

Pints were thrown and toes were crushed when the final whistle signalled the end of a tense 90 minutes and the start of wild celebrations.

Southampton is now gearing up for the next round after it was confirmed that giant TV screens will be put up on the Common to give fans the chance to watch the quarter-final clash outside and for free.

Hundreds are expected to flock to watch the big screen action after the city was chosen as one of only five venues across the country that had been chosen by BBC Five Live to host the screens next weekend when England hope to make it through the quarter-final stage.

The event, that will coincides with Southampton's Garden Festival, will also include a Radio Five Live presenter hosting interactive games and activities before the football gets started, while a music stage will also add to the party atmosphere.

Meanwhile, much of Hampshire was waking up to a hangover this morning after England successfully made it through to the quarter-final stage.

Hoards of fans crammed into the Walkabout pub in Southampton city centre to catch the action.

The tension was eased when Beckham's free-kick put England in front. Beckham was later substituted after suffering from nausea.

The celebrations really began at the final whistle. Fans led the songs to cap a memorable afternoon.

Hampshire police reported no major disturbances immediately following the game while two hours later a spokesman from Southampton General Hospital's accident and emergency department said: "So far it has been quiet.

"We hope it stays that way."