AS PEOPLE across Britain get caught up in World Cup fever, we take a look back at the scenes in Bradford in July 2006 when Centenary Square was packed with fans enjoying the action on the big screen.

That year England went out of the World Cup 3-1 on penalties after their quarter-final with Portugal ended 0-0.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Fans cheer the lads on in Centenary SquareFans cheer the lads on in Centenary Square

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Centenary Square in Bradford is filled with football fans watching the new big screen for England's opening World Cup game in 2006Centenary Square in Bradford is filled with football fans watching the new big screen for England's opening World Cup game in 2006

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: That was close! The crowd reacts to the action on the big screen in Centenary Square, 2006That was close! The crowd reacts to the action on the big screen in Centenary Square, 2006

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Fans dressed up for the occasionFans dressed up for the occasion

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A young fan experiences the ups and downs of the matchA young fan experiences the ups and downs of the match

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A youngster gets a bird's eye view of the actionA youngster gets a bird's eye view of the action

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Young fans sit on shoulders to get a better viewYoung fans sit on shoulders to get a better view

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Keeping the sun off while watching the matchKeeping the sun off while watching the match

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The aftermath: Centenary square is filled with litter after jubilant football fans watch England's opening World Cup game against Paraguay which they won 1-0, 2006The aftermath: Centenary square is filled with litter after jubilant football fans watch England's opening World Cup game against Paraguay which they won 1-0, 2006

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The aftermath in Centenary Square The aftermath in Centenary Square