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England start to believe 'Football's Coming Home' after sweeping past Sweden

SAMARA - Three quick points from Sweden 0-2 England in the World Cup quarterfinals.

1. Three Lions reach historic semifinal

Are 52 years of hurt coming to a close? England are two wins away from a stunning World Cup win after reaching their first semifinal since 1990, and this 2-0 victory over Sweden was deserved.

Headers from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli tipped the scales on an afternoon short of tension, and they now await a last-four tie in Moscow on Wednesday.

In the now-familiar heat of Samara, it was little surprise that proceedings began at only a fraction above walking speed.