Leeds welcomed supporters from four countries for Euro 96 - France, Spain, Bulgaria and Romania - with Elland Road hosting three games from Group B. The city was trimmed up and hosted a series cultural events as Euro fever gripped residents and football fans alike. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrate the sights and sounds of the tournament when a city and a nation believed that football was coming home. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Euro 96 in Leeds
Painted faces celebrate England's opening goal against Germany in the semi-final at Woodies pub, Headingley. Alan Shearer scored by the Three Lions went out on penalties. Photo: Peter Thacker
20. Euro 96 in Leeds
Children's Euro 96 photographic exhibition was held at The Professional Development Centre on Elmet Lane. Picured are Karen Kelly, from St Mary's Primary and Harkirat Bhambra from Thorner Primary. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Share your memories of Euro 96 in Leeds with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN