Belgium scored twice to secure a third place finish at the World Cup but a tired England had already won back the trust and belief of fans back home in a much harder fought battle in this tournament even if they couldn’t match the Belgians for quality in a game they deservedly won.
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England heartbreak as Croatia overturn deficit to reach World Cup Final
CROATIA 2, ENGLAND 1 AET (1-1 FT) – Croatia advance to the World Cup Final
England’s 1-0 lead over Croatia was overturned by the experienced campaigners who weathered an early storm to beat Gareth Southgate’s young team. At least it didn’t go to penalties this time.
England book first World Cup semi final since 1990 with comfortable victory over Sweden
SWEDEN 0, ENGLAND 2
Harry Maguire and Dele Alli scored the goals that knocked Sweden out of the World Cup and booked England a first semi final appearance since 1990.
Jordan Pickford is the hero as England win their first penalty shootout at the World Cup to beat Colombia
COLOMBIA 1, ENGLAND 1 (ENGLAND WIN 4-3 on penalties) England will play Sweden in the World Cup quarter finals after qualifying for the last eight for the first time since 2006 following their first penalty shootout win at the World Cup – against Colombia – in four attempts. Just when it looked like Jordan Henderson […]
England beaten by Belgium and will face Colombia in the Round of 16 at the World Cup
ENGLAND 0, BELGIUM 1
England will face Colombia in the Round of 16 following their first defeat for a year in their final World Cup 2018 group game against Belgium.