BRITS are hitting the pubs and soaking in the sun ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Ghana tonight.
The UK hit highs of 34C today, with sunseekers ramming boozers, fan zones, and parks ahead of the Three Lions’ second match of the tournament.
England fans in Newcastle city centre ahead of the World Cup game tonight Credit: NNP
England Fans pack a fanzone in Times Square in Newcastle Credit: NNP
Revellers are already grabbing pints ahead of ‘s second World Cup game as they take on in Group L.
The only time England have faced Ghana previously was in March 2011, with the game ending in a 1-1 draw and Andy Carroll on the score sheet.
But Thomas Tuchel’s boys are heading into tonight’s game in high spirits off the back of their emphatic 4-2 thumping of Croatia.
Harry Kane scored from the spot and and headed in a corner, while Jude Bellingham managed to get a goal just minutes into the second half.
England fans go into tonight’s game in high spirits after England’s statement win against Croatia last week Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
A couple take a rubber dinghy into the River Thames near Ham Credit: Getty
Marcus Rashford then bolted into action off the bench before netting a goal for himself.
England fans are still on cloud nine going into tonight’s game with Ghana – who beat Panama 1-0 by the skin of their teeth in their opening fixture.
And today they basked in the glorious head ahead of the big game – with the highest temperature recorded in the UK being 34.6C in Wisley, Surrey, according to the Met Office.
But the sweltering heat does not beat the current June record of 35.6C set in Hampshire in 1976.
People sunbathing and swimming at London Fields Lido outdoor swimming pool Credit: EPA
Lifeguards are monitoring people in the sea at King Edward’s Bay, Tynemouth Credit: PA
Nor has it matched the 35.1C recorded on the hottest day of the year so far in Kew Gardens in London on May 26.
But the UK is set to soar past the June 1976 temperature record as Brits flock to pubs and fan zones across the country.
It could even reach the highest temperature ever recorded, which was 40.3C on July 19, 2022 in Lincolnshire.
Some fans may face a struggle if they’re travelling to watch the game, as train companies have warned of delays and disruption to services.
This is because high temperatures can affect equipment on older regional train fleets, including engines and cooling systems.
Chiltern Railways has axed more than half its services over the three days of hot weather “to ensure the safe operation of the railway”.
Great Western Railway issued a plea for its services to be used for “essential travel only” on Wednesday and Thursday, which is when the Met Office has a severe red warning in place.
There is disruption across the for Wales network, including between Pontypridd and Bay, and between Coryton and Penarth.
South Western Railway issued an alert stating it will run fewer services than normal between Tuesday and Thursday.
This is because is not moving some points – pieces of metal that enable trains to change tracks – on the route to cut the risk of failures, which are more likely in high temperatures.
An amber warning is in place today as the warns of “widespread impacts on people and infrastructure”.
The temperatures are expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday as the Met Office issues a rare red alert for extreme heat.
The red warning will be in place from 9am on Wednesday morning to 9pm on Thursday.
A red alert carries a “significant risk to life for whole population; severe pressure across all public services.”
The UK Security Agency (UKHSA) warned people to expect significant impacts across health and social care services, along with a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
Overnight, almost 30,000 strikes hit the UK during dramatic thunderstorms as the country now braces for what could be a record-breaking spell of heat.
London Fire Brigade responded to around 400 calls overnight, including two house fires believed to be caused by lightning strikes and flooding of .
It comes as thousands of pupils will either not be able to attend school this week or will head home earlier than usual because of full or partial closures amid the extreme heat.
across England and have announced they will close or finish early for several days this week to protect pupils from extreme .
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