Published: 29/06/2012 09:29 - Updated: 29/06/2012 19:51

SLIDESHOW: Italy fans celebrate their side reaching the Euro 2012 final

Italy fans down High Street, Bedford
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Thousands of Italy fans poured into the streets of Bedford on Thursday night to celebrate their side's victory against Germany to reach the final of Euro 2012.

A first half brace by Manchester City striker Mario Balotteli was enough to set the Azzurri up for a show piece final with Spain in Kiev on Sunday.

Fans turn out in style along The Embankment
Fans turn out in style along The Embankment

 

The final whistle sent Italy supporters heading to the town’s Embankment honking, horns and waving flags in what has become a tradition for the borough's Italian population.

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