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.

17. Full house

All smiles before the game. Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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18. Glum faces

England's World Cup hopes disappear for another four years. Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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19. Anth music

England fans celebrate Anthony Gordon's opener. Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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20. Heading out

Some fans cannot bear to look. Photo: Will Walker / NNP

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