England manager Gareth Southgate emphasised the positives of the Three Lions' FIFA World Cup campaign on Wednesday night, despite the heartbreak of a 2-1 defeat to Croatia after extra time in the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
England took an early lead through a stunning Kieran Trippier free kick, but were eventually punished for wasting first half chances as Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic overturned Croatia's deficit. It earned them a place in Sunday's final against France, and sent England out.
Speaking after the game, and quoted by the BBC, Southgate was full of praise for his young side's achievements.