60,000 people were invited inside the new stadium - worth the wait, according to many BBC News Website contributors (picture by Asif Burhan).

The approach is not quite as glamorous, according to Smita Barot, who took this picture.

There was tight security in place at the opening as this picture by Smita Barot shows.

The event was necessary in order for the venue to get its general safety certificate (picture by Rob Perkins).

The seats are ready for thousands of eager football fans.

The crowds gather for kick off (picture by Lee Neal).

A coaching session for children from the surrounding London borough of Brent.

The Geoff Thomas Foundation Charity XI beat the Wembley Sponsors Allstars 2-0 (picture by Smita Barot).

Members of the official England supporters' organisation, Englandfans, were invited, and some of the crowd remembered it was St Patrick's Day.

The visitors were also invited to test the fast food and drinks on offer, and the efficiency of serving staff (picture by Rob Perkins).

Alex Perkins, aged one, came with his dad, Rob.