The World Cup city that will stage England's clash with Panama was flooded after thunderstorms on Tuesday.

Gareth Southgate's men continue their Group G campaign in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday following their 2-1 victory over Tunisia.

Fans had been basking in sunshine on the banks of the Volga river but the idyll was shattered when the medieval city's streets became flooded.

Some motorists were left stranded as a result of the heavy rain, which quickly rose above cars wheels and forced drivers and passengers into escaping as traffic was brought to a standstill.

While the flooding briefly dampened spirits at a hilltop fan zone, the sun soon came out again as locals moved on quickly.

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"It's not the first time - we're used to it," said one shopkeeper, watching motorists open their bonnets for engines to dry out.

The Nizhny Novgorod Stadium has already hosted Sweden's victory over South Korea on Monday.

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Argentina vs Croatia takes place there on Thursday, before England vs Panama.

Switzerland and Costa Rica will complete the group stage fixtures before the city hosts one Round of 16 game and a quarter-final.