Can Croatia cement their spot as the ‘Golden Generation?’
Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
England 1 Croatia 2 (AET): Five big talking points from Moscow
England will face Belgium in the third-place playoff after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against Croatia, who will face France in the 2018 World Cup final.
Croatia make history to advance to World Cup final
Croatia will face France in the 2018 World Cup final after they came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in their semi-final clash at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Croatia vs England: Young focusing on Three Lions threat
Ashley Young wants England to focus on their own qualities ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Croatia, rather than worry about the threat of Luka Modric.
WC win would be crazier than 1966 triumph – Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate has no doubt that winning the 2018 World Cup would result in his players being even more revered than those who guided the country to their last success in 1966.
Highlights: England vs Sweden
Either Croatia or Russia will face Gareth Southgate’s England in the World Cup semi-finals after the Three Lions beat Sweden 2-0 in Samara.
England advance to World Cup semi-finals
England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 28 years following a 2-0 victory against Sweden.
Brazil would be easier to beat than Sweden – Eriksson
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is backing his native country Sweden to give Gareth Southgate’s men a seriously tough test when they meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
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.