Ecstasy and agony as England fans gather in Sunderland to watch Argentina World Cup defeat

It was another frustrating case of so near and yet so far as fan-tastic football supporters packed Sunderland’s Keel Square to watch England crash out of the World Cup on giant television screens.

Hundreds of people saw the drama unfold as Thomas Tuchel’s side took an early second-half lead before conceding two late goals to lose Wednesday’s semi final 2-1.

These pictures, courtesy of North News & Pictures, capture the changing emotions on fans’ faces as the night wore on.

1. Lion roars

A young lion roars on England. Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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2. Arms aloft

These England fans seem in confident mood. Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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3. Big screen

Fans watch the action on the big screen. Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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4. Big smiles

Big smiles from these patriotic fans. Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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