A photographer has shared pictures of fans riding the wave of emotions during England’s remarkable World Cup tie against Mexico.
Paul Craig has been photographing fans at venues in Leeds during every England game this tournament and was there to capture all of the action at the Belgrave Music Hall in the wee small hours of Monday morning as England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach the Quarter Finals.
He said: “It was absolutely mental. I got home at 5 o’clock in the morning. I haven’t done that since my clubbing days.
“I’ve been doing the other games in open air venues like the Brudenell but this one was indoors and it made it like a cauldron. It was immense.”
Mr Craig said that he hopes to feature all of the photographs as part of a documentary project about fans during the World Cup.
You can check out some of his shots in the gallery below.
1. Kick-off
The original 1am kick-off time was delayed by an hour due to extreme weather conditions. | Paul Craig Photography
2. Everyone welcome
Those supporting Mexico were also welcomed to the Belgrave Music Hall. | Paul Craig Photography
3. Anticipation
Fans gathered in the venue as anticipation grew before kick-off. | Paul Craig Photography
4. Get in!
After a strong start England number 10 Jude Bellingham grabbed the first goal on 36 minutes to send pubs around the country into celebration. | Paul Craig Photography
5. 'Like a cauldron'
Photographer Paul Craig said it was 'like a cauldron' in the Leeds city centre venue. | Paul Craig Photography
6. Juuuude!
Bellingham grabbed his second goal of the game just seconds after the restart. | Paul Craig Photography