RETRO: 2006 World Cup fever comes to Boston (IN PICTURES)

Here is a selection of photographs from The Standard's archives for June 2006, showing the Boston area getting involved in the excitement of that year’s World Cup.

Sven-Göran Eriksson was the manager; David Beckham the captain.

Other players included: Gary Neville, Ashley Cole, Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Peter Crouch.

9. 2006 World Cup fever in Boston

England won the game 2-0, but left it late, scoring both goals in the last 10 minutes. Photo: Boston Standard

10. 2006 World Cup fever in Boston

Liverpool striker Peter Crouch broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute, heading home a cross from David Beckham. Photo: Boston Standard

11. 2006 World Cup fever in Boston

Another Liverpool player, Steven Gerrard, made it two in stoppage time, striking from outside the box. Photo: Boston Standard

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The result guaranteed England a place in the final 16 of the competition. Photo: Boston Standard