21 great retro pictures of Sunderland fans supporting England in past World Cups

England have made it to America for this summer’s FIFA World Cup and the nation is about to go football crazy.

Sunderland fans have always turned out in big numbers to support the team whether its at fan zones in the city centre or packing out local pubs.

We have looked back through our archive to bring you these 21 pictures from previous World Cups.

5. Come on England

Three Lions fans showing their passion during the 2018 World Cup. Photo: Tim Richardson

Fans celebrate an England goal in the Park Lane Fanzone. Photo: Tim Richardson

England fans fill the Sunderland BID fanzone when watching the England vs Panama World Cup match in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady

An enthusiastic England fan for the match against Panama in June 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady