England vs Croatia as it happened: Alternative World Cup commentary from Mark Steel and Shappi Khorsandi
Follow every kick, slip, tackle and turn of England's semi-final match against Croatia in Moscow
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.It is heartbreak for England. Football is not coming home.
The Three Lions' World Cup dream has come to an end after the side were beaten 2-1 after a nail-biting 30-minute extra-time.
Kieran Trippier's 5th-minute free-kick catapulted England into the lead and gave the squad the confidence they needed to reach the final.
But it all came crashing down after Ivan Perisic's equaliser took the game to extra-time where Mario Mandzukic's 109th-minute strike took them into the final.
Despite the blood, the sweat, the tears, England still have to face Belgium on Saturday to secure third place, while Croatia will stay in Moscow for the final against Les Bleus.
Stick with us people and follow all the live action below
Yellow card for Kyle Walker. Oops. He better twinkle toes around the ref from now on.
Shappi Khorsandi: Trying to get the dog to get me a beer. I daren't get off the sofa.
BREAKING: A dead fish has been thrown on to the pitch at nobody knows why.
Shappi Khorsandi: Gorgeous to see not-English gang in audience with red and white painted faces! WILL SUPPORT CHINA NEXT TIME (I assume they were Chinese, well. It's not really the point right now). I am getting a beer. Who wants one?
Shappi Khorsandi: Pickford's face. Ah mate. We love you. We love you we love you we love you. Onwards!
Mark Steel: Aaah this is more the tension and dread I'm familiar with from watching Palace. It's going to be alright.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments