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.

17. 2006 World Cup fever comes to Boston

A trio at The Prospect, showing their support as England face Ecuador in the first round of the knock-out stages. Photo: Boston Standard

18. 2006 World Cup fever comes to Boston

A group in The Still. England would win 1-0, but come undone in the next round against Portugal. Photo: Boston Standard

19. 2006 World Cup fever in Boston

Boston's Tower Road planned a number of activities around countries taking part in the 2006 World Cup. Year Three children took inspiration from the eventual winners, Italy, by building the Leaning Tower of Pisa out of paper. Photo: Boston Standard

20. 2006 World Cup fever in Boston

Australia inspired the Reception class at Boston's Tower Road School to hold a beach party. Photo: Boston Standard