World Cup 2022: 11 pictures of Sheffield football fans watching England's triumphs and defeats down the years

Published 28th Nov 2022, 04:45 BST

Updated 28th Nov 2022, 07:20 BST

Football fever is gripping the nation as fans become glued to their screens watching England’s progress at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Here we’re looking back to the days over the last 20 years when Sheffield England fans gathered, sometimes in their thousands, to cheer on the Three Lions at previous World Cups and European Championships.

Can you spot any familiar faces?

A moment of joy for the fans at the Old Monk

1. Come on!

A moment of joy for the fans at the Old Monk Photo: Steve Ellis

Coloured flares in the crowd at Devonshire Green in 2018

2. True colours

Coloured flares in the crowd at Devonshire Green in 2018 Photo: Dean Atkins

England fans at Gatecrasher for the opening England game with Paraguay in June 2006

3. Football clubbers

England fans at Gatecrasher for the opening England game with Paraguay in June 2006 Photo: Mike Waistell

England fans watching England v France in the Old Monk pub in Norfolk Street, Sheffield city centre in June 2004

4. 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

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