That means more thrills, spills, joy and – hopefully – no agony at all at the European Championships.
The temperatures look set to soar to a sweltering 25 degrees Celsius in time for England’s opening match on Sunday against Croatia.
Does it all remind you of anything? Perhaps the fantastic scenes in the summer of 2018.
That’s when thousands of Sunderland people packed into Fanzones to watch the Three Lions in action on hazy evenings of sunshine.
We have 11 reminders of those heady days, so take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
1. The start of it all
Fans watch England's opening World Cup match against Tunisia, at Sunderland's Park Lane Fanzone. Were you there? Photo: Tim Richardson
2. Great support in Sunderland
The packed scene at Sunderland's Park Lane Fanzone as England get their 2018 World Cup campaign under way. Photo: Tim Richardson
3. Packing in to the fanzone
England fans watching the England v Panama World Cup match at the Sunderland BID fanzone in Low Row,. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Get in! England score again
Fans celebrate as England score their third goal in the game against Panama. Were you pictured at the Low Row fanzone. Photo: Kevin Brady