Wins over Tunisia and Panama have convinced many that England can suddenly manipulate their way to the last four but history encourages caution
England expects. With the likes of Germany, Argentina, Portugal and Spain having already been eliminated from the tournament, the Three Lions now find themselves three games away from the World Cup final.
It sounds easy when written down, and given the way many have talked about England’s chances over the past couple of weeks you would be forgiven for believing they are a shoo-in to emerge from the bottom half of the draw to make the final in Moscow on Sunday week.