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World Cup 2018 Day 24: England slay Sweden, heartbreak for Russia against Croatia

England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 as goals by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli secured a 2-0 victory over Sweden on Saturday.

The Three Lions will face Croatia in the last four following their 4-3 penalty shoot-out success against hosts Russia.

England have not reached the final since winning the World Cup on home soil in 1966, while it is only the third time they have progressed to the semi-finals.

England march on against Sweden

England proved too classy for Sweden in Samara, with Gareth Southgate’s side producing their best performance of the tournament.