This year, the UEFA Euro 2021 tournament matches take place from June 11 to July 11 at 11 stadiums spread across Europe, including Wembley – it’s the ultimate social distancing. England and Scotland, both in Group D, face each other at Wembley on June 18.
But here we’re looking back to the days over the last 20 years when Sheffield England fans gathered, sometimes in their thousands, to watch the match outdoors or down the pub.
1. Tense moment
England fans watching England v France in the Old Monk pub in Norfolk Street, Sheffield city centre in June 2004 Photo: Steve Ellis
3. Back of the net
England fans in June 2002 cheer their team's second goal in the World Cup game against Denmark at the Broadfield pub, Abbeydale Road, Sheffield Photo: Mike Waistell
4. Yes, minister
Sheffield MP and Sports Minister Richard Caborn was one of the faces in the crowd in Tudor Square, Sheffield, watching the England game against Brazil in June 2002 Photo: Mike Waistell (Staff)