Is football coming home this year? Time will tell but in the meantime, here are 9 reminders from 2006 of fans across South Tyneside cheering on the team.
It’s the year we got to the quarter finals only to be knocked out by Portugal on penalties, of course.
So as we get ready to go through the highs and – hopefully precious few – lows, see if you can spot yourself in these football-loving photos from Simonside Primary, Asda, Spice 1 and Ladbrokes.
1. Super times at Simonside Primary
World Cup day at Simonside Primary School in 2006. Recognise anyone? Photo: SN
2. A great offer 16 years ago
A tasty reminder of the S;ice 1 Indian restaurant and owner Shah Amin getting right behind England in 2006. Photo: SN
3. Up for the Cup at Asda
Staff at Asda in Boldon were in World Cup mode in 2006. Remember this? Photo: IB
4. Backing England at JJB Sports
JJB Sports staff Sam Riley and David Harris were right behind England in 2006. Photo: TR