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A Nation Erupts: England Penalty Shootout Glory Sends Shockwaves Around the Country

After the most dramatic of penalty shootouts, England are through to the quarter final stage of the World Cup in Russia after scraping past a fiery Colombia side on penalties.

Fans up and down the country have been trying to keep their expectations in check after the shock exits of first, holders Germany, and then all conquering Spain earlier this week seemingly eased the potential path that Gareth Southgate's men would need to follow in order to reach the final.

We do love a bit of hype and overreaction in this country though, so it's inevitable that we're going to get carried away right?