Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates with Sime Vrsaljko after scoring their second goal against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Croatia toughest test yet for England players'
Gareth Southgate admits that Croatia "will be the best team" England have faced in this summer's World Cup, with a place in the final up for grabs.
Jul 11, 14:19
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
How England could line up against Croatia
Ahead of England's World Cup semi-final with Croatia, Sports Mole looks at how the Three Lions could line up in Moscow.
Jul 10, 13:05
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia in Moscow.
Jul 10, 11:07
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
England 'to name unchanged starting lineup for World Cup semi-final'
England manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly name an unchanged starting lineup for the third knockout game in a row when his side take on Croatia in the semi-final.
Jul 10, 09:02
 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
Brendan Rodgers: 'Raheem Sterling being picked on merit'
Brendan Rodgers talks up the "pace, personality and quality" of Raheem Sterling, who he believes should start against Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 9, 18:47
 Kyle Walker at the England media day on June 5, 2018
Kyle Walker: 'England have best chance of winning World Cup since 1966'
England defender Kyle Walker admits that the current World Cup in Russia is arguably the country's best chance of lifting the trophy since 1966.
Jul 9, 16:48
 England's Ashley Young during the press conference on May 28, 2018
Ashley Young: 'England have not won anything yet'
England wing-back Ashley Young warns his teammates that they have not won anything yet, despite making an unexpected charge to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 9, 16:38
 England's Jordan Henderson gestures in the match against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Henderson, Jamie Vardy take part in England training
All 23 England players take part in Monday morning's training session, despite fears that skipper Jordan Henderson is carrying a hamstring injury.
Jul 9, 11:36
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Harry Kane "proud" to inspire next generation with World Cup run
England striker Harry Kane says that he wants the next generation of players to be inspired by the Three Lions' run to the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 9, 10:38
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Gareth Southgate: 'England winning 2018 World Cup bigger than 1966 triumph'
Gareth Southgate believes that England's current crop will be even more revered than the Three Lions' World Cup winners of 1966 if they can also go all the way.
Jul 9, 10:26
 England's Harry Kane in action with Sweden's Andreas Granqvist on July 7, 2018
Davor Suker: 'England lucky to still be in 2018 World Cup'
Former Croatia striker Davor Suker claims that England are "lucky" to still be in the 2018 World Cup ahead of Wednesday's semi-final.
Jul 8, 21:57
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
'Three Lions' up to number one in charts
The football anthem 'Three Lions' storms to number one in the charts, with England reaching the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 8, 18:50
 Colombia's Radamel Falcao shouts at England's Kieran Trippier on July 3, 2018
Kieran Trippier hails "amazing" England support
England full-back Kieran Trippier admits that the level of support the team has inspired during their run to the World Cup semi-finals has given him "goosebumps".
Jul 8, 17:15
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England showing resilience'
England manager Gareth Southgate highlights his side's "resilience" as the Three Lions advanced to the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
Jul 8, 10:06
 England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Pickford "embracing" World Cup
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says that he is "embracing" the Three Lions' World Cup campaign in Russia.
Jul 8, 09:37
 England's Harry Maguire scores their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Wayne Rooney trolls Zlatan Ibrahimovic on social media
Former England captain Wayne Rooney pokes fun at Zlatan Ibrahimovic following Saturday's 2018 World Cup quarter-final between the Three Lions and Sweden.
Jul 7, 19:30
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate "so proud" of England staff and players
England manager Gareth Southgate praises his players and staff in the wake of the victory over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 7, 17:37
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Waddle tips England to reach World Cup final
Former England international Chris Waddle tips the Three Lions to make this year's World Cup final.
Jul 7, 16:07
 England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Harry Maguire, Dele Alli net as England beat Sweden to reach World Cup semis
Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli earn England a 2-0 victory over Sweden in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Samara.
Jul 7, 15:52
 England's Harry Maguire scores their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Live Commentary: Sweden 0-2 England - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as England book their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Sweden in Samara.
Jul 7, 13:00
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Team News: England unchanged for Sweden clash
England boss Gareth Southgate names an unchanged team for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with Sweden.
Jul 7, 12:45
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate defends under-fire Dele Alli
England boss Gareth Southgate insists that he has been pleased with the performances of Dele Alli at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 7, 11:56
 Steven Gerrard pictured in December 2016
Steven Gerrard urges England "to stay calm"
Former England captain Steven Gerrard urges the Three Lions "to stay calm" ahead of Saturday's 2018 World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.
Jul 7, 11:43
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Sweden vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final clash between Sweden and England at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 6, 22:05
 England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Henderson: 'I am forever in Jordan Pickford's debt'
England skipper Jordan Henderson says that he is 'forever in Jordan Pickford's debt' following the goalkeeper's penalty-saving heroics against Colombia.
Jul 5, 14:20
 England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
Jamie Vardy 'only serious doubt' for England's quarter-final tie
Five of the six England players carrying knocks from Tuesday's meeting with Colombia will reportedly be back to full fitness in time for the quarter-final against Sweden.
Jul 5, 12:20
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Jamie Redknapp: 'Gareth Southgate cannot become negative with Sweden tactics'
Jamie Redknapp believes that the introduction of Eric Dier for Dele Alli against Colombia nearly cost England a place in the last eight of the World Cup.
Jul 5, 12:06
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Fabian Delph heading back to England camp after birth of child
Versatile England midfielder Fabian Delph is in contention for the quarter-final tie against Sweden as he has returned to the Three Lions' training base in Repino.
Jul 4, 15:08
 Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose applauds the fans after the match against Leicester City on May 13, 2018
Dennis Wise: 'Danny Rose should face Sweden'
Former England midfielder Dennis Wise calls on Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate to select Danny Rose in the left wing-back position against Sweden.
Jul 4, 14:11
 England's Harry Kane is fouled by Colombia's Jefferson Lerma on July 3, 2018
Dennis Wise: 'England will make World Cup final'
England will progress to the final of the 2018 World Cup following their last-16 win over Colombia, says former Three Lions midfielder Dennis Wise.
Jul 4, 13:59
 Colombia's Radamel Falcao shouts at England's Kieran Trippier on July 3, 2018
Jose Pekerman accuses England players of diving in Colombia win
Colombia manager Jose Pekerman vents his fury at the antics of England's players during Tuesday night's heated last-16 tie.
Jul 4, 10:47
 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Colombia's Yerry Mina on July 3, 2018
England manager Gareth Southgate: "We had total belief"
England boss Gareth Southgate insists that he always knew his side would shake off Colombia in their second-round clash at the Spartak Stadium.
Jul 4, 10:33
 England and Tottenham Hotspur teammates Dele Alli and Harry Kane celebrate during the international friendly with Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Harry Kane, Dele Alli 'fitness concerns for quarter-final'
Harry Kane and Dele Alli are struggling with a back and thigh injury respectively ahead of England's meeting with Sweden, according to a report.
Jul 4, 10:22
 Joe Hart in action for West Ham United on April 16, 2018
Joe Hart 'to train with Manchester City from next week'
Joe Hart will take part in pre-season training with Manchester City from the start of next week after so far failing to find a new club, according to a report.
Jul 4, 08:32
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
England boss Gareth Southgate: "I don't want to go home yet"
Gareth Southgate eyes an extended World Cup run after guiding his side to a penalty-shootout victory over Colombia in the last 16.
Jul 3, 21:45
 England's Harry Kane is fouled by Colombia's Jefferson Lerma on July 3, 2018
England overcome Colombia and shootout hoodoo to reach quarter-finals
England win a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time ever to progress to the quarter-finals with victory over Colombia at the the Otkrytie Arena in Moscow.
Jul 3, 20:56
 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Colombia's Yerry Mina on July 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Colombia 1-1 England (3-4 on pens - as it happened)
Relive England's dramatic penalty-shootout win over Colombia in the World Cup last 16 with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Otkrytie Arena in Moscow.
Jul 3, 17:00
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Team News: Nine changes for England against Colombia
England boss Gareth Southgate names the same starting XI which faced Tunisia for the last-16 meeting with Colombia.
Jul 3, 16:37
 England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Juan Pablo Angel: 'England have not been tested so far at the World Cup'
Former Colombia international Juan Pablo Angel is not convinced that England have been truly tested in the group stages of the World Cup.
Jul 2, 20:20
 James Rodriguez in action for Colombia on May 26, 2018
Colombia boss Jose Pekerman hopes James Rodriguez will be fit to play England
Colombia manager Jose Pekerman is hoping that midfielder James Rodriguez will be fit for his side's round-of-16 clash with England on Tuesday night.
Jul 2, 20:08
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