These wonderful photos capture the emotion and passion of World Cup watching. They take you inside the city’s pubs and bars when England played its part of the greatest show on earth. The images showcase fans celebrating the highs and lows as a city and a country believed football was coming home. Memories from four World Cups are featured - France 1998, Korea/Japan 2002, Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010 - powered by photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
61. South Africa 2010
England fans were in high spirits. | Jonathan Pow Photo: Jonathan Pow
62. South Africa 2010
Fans celebrate the first goal. Steven Gerrard opened the scoring after just four minutes. The game finished 1-1 with Clint Dempsey equalising for the USA. | Jonathan Pow Photo: Jonathan Pow
63. South Africa 2010
Thousands were back at Millennium Square for England's second group game against Algeria. | Glen Minikin Photo: Glen Minikin
64. South Africa 2010
The game proved to be a nail-biting affair. | Glen Minkin Photo: Glen Minikin
66. South Africa 2010
The eyes have it as opticians assistant Daniela Laughlin wears England contact lenses and goes through every emotion watching the team play Slovenia in the final group game. The Three Lions won 1-1 to progress. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry