In the meantime, how about some reminders of life on South Tyneside the last time England won a major tournament?
We have got 9 flashback photos from 1966 including a visit by a clown to a famous store, local pubs and a well-known band pictured in the borough.
We all remember Bobby belting the ball, and Nobby dancing, but who remembers these South Tyneside scenes?
5. The school team
Harton Junior Boys with their football coaches - A Bragg, left and J S Smith, right in 1966. The man seated at the front is headmaster T Hewitt. Can you spot anybody else that you know? Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Pictured at the bar
The modernised bar at the Chichester Arms in 1966. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette
7. A good spot for refreshments
Fletcher's Inn pictured in 1966. Were you a regular back then? Photo: Shields Gazette
8. On track for lots of memories
Two young members of South Shields Miniature Railway Society prepare one of the models for the club's first display to be opened in the Brownsea Hall, in Imeary Street. Pictured are Ian Whitfield and John Brown. Photo: Shields Gazette