In pictures: Hartlepool World Cup memories from 2006 and 2010

The country is about to go football crazy once again as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico, the United States and Canada.

We have dipped into our archives to find out how Hartlepool folk showed their support for England over the last 20 years.

5. World Cup diary

England fan Michael Hunter carefully planned his viewing schedule in 2006. Photo: FLR

Chatham Road Sure Start Centre cheering the team on. Photo: LH

Dom Quimby, Shaun Porritt and Ian Monaghan looking back on memories of the 1998 World Cup. Photo: LH

Fans celebrate an England goal at The Woodcutter pub in 2006. Photo: FLR