England through after amazing night in Moscow
England will play Sweden in their World Cup quarter-finals after a nerve-shredding win over Colombia in Moscow.
Highlights: England vs Colombia
Eric Dier scored the decisive spot-kick as England won a World Cup penalty shoot-out for the first time, edging past Colombia 4-3 to set up a quarter-final against Sweden.
England win first WC penalty shootout to advance
England booked their place in the Fifa World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties in their last-16 encounter at Otkrytiye Arena on Tuesday.
Past England expectations unrealistic – Southgate
England have benefited from a lowering of expectations at the 2018 World Cup, according to manager Gareth Southgate.
Colombia vs England: Alli convinced England still have ‘momentum’
Dele Alli is adamant England manager Gareth Southgate’s decision to rest players for their final group game against Belgium has not damaged ‘momentum’ ahead of the World Cup last-16 clash with Colombia on Tuesday.
England don’t frighten Colombia – Ospina
Colombia and their immense band of supporters in Russia are not frightened by the prospect of facing England in the World Cup last 16, says David Ospina.
Rodriguez could miss England clash
Colombia could still be without star man James Rodriguez for Tuesday’s last-16 tie against England after the player underwent a calf scan.
Pekerman wary of confident England in last 16
Jose Pekerman has warned Colombia they will face an ‘in harmony’ England side in the World Cup second round.
Ospina and Falcao hope for speedy James recovery
Radamel Falcao and David Ospina echoed the sentiments of a nation in hoping Colombia teammate James Rodriguez makes a swift recovery from injury.
Back to the drawing board for Africa
Following a below-par performance in Russia, for the first time in 32 years, the World Cup last 16 will not feature an African team, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.