England's players looked in a relaxed mood as they arrived at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund a little earlier.
Penalty hero Trent Alexander-Arnold could be seen joking with RO16 hero Jude Bellingham.
Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka appeared to be soaking in the occasion.
Pubs in England are allowed to stay open until 1am as England fans head out to watch tonight’s semi-final.
Before last week's election, then Home Secretary James Cleverly said licensing hours would be relaxed if England reached the semis.
The Licensing Act 2003, gives the Home Secretary the power to relax licensing hours on occasions of "exceptional national significance".
Speaking at the time, he said: "This boost to the hospitality sector will allow friends, families and communities to come together for longer to watch their nation hopefully bring it home."
Southgate's side will be cheered on by thousands of England fans in Dortmund tonight.
But supporters will also be packing pubs and bars across the country back home tonight.
Joining England fans in Germany is for the semi-final clash is Gareth Southgate doppelgänger Neil Rowe.
A lookalike of the England manager by night, Neil is actually a senior first officer pilot at British Airways by day.
The airline hosted a special fan check-in zone at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 before the flight to Germany this morning.
Thousands of England fans have travelled to Dortmund to cheer on Southgate’s men tonight.
Many, proudly wearing England shirts, have been singing on public transport and posing with the St George’s Cross.
One group of fans have been seen holding a cardboard cutout of the England manager aloft as they drank cans of beer and chanted in the streets of the Germany city.
England have not been at their best so far this tournament, but have still managed to find a way to keep winning and are now just 90 minutes, along with the dreaded potential of extra-time and penalties, from facing Spain for a first major trophy since 1966.
The Netherlands have a similar tale to tell, though, having only finished third in their group and having to come from behind to narrowly beat Turkey in the quarter-final.
The Three Lions will be cheered on in Dortmund by thousands of fans who have made the trip out to Germany especially for the game.
And pubs and bars across the country will be filled with expectant fans, too.