England out of the World Cup after extra-time defeat to Croatia - as it happened
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Your support makes all the difference.England's World Cup dream has come to an end after the side were beaten 2-1 after extra-time by Croatia.
The Three Lions pulled ahead after just five minutes through Kieran Trippier's sublime free-kick and for the following 62 minutes it was England who looked set for a place in the final.
But Ivan Perisic levelled for Croatia to take the game to extra-time before Mario Mandzukic struck in the 109th minute to put Zlatko Dalic's men in front.
England pushed on but were ultimately unable to find an equaliser. They now face Belgium in Saturday's third-place decider while Croatia go through to the final where they meet France.
Here's how it happened:
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Watching ITV's coverage as we take a look back at England's journey. The underestimated, the unfancied, first Tunisia, then Panama, Colombia and Sweden - defeated. Belgium may have won in the group but that gave England their favourable route.
Here we are, 29 days later at a World Cup semi-final, with 'It's Coming Home' the most uttered phrase for as many days as I can remember. Can they do it?
Countdown to kick off! 30 minutes away from the biggest game in English football in many people's memories.
England are one of the teams to have been pretty lucky with the two bookings = suspension rule this tournament. Luckily there's no chance of a repeat of Gazza '90, only a straight red will rule a player out of the final.
Gareth Southgate speaks to ITV pre-match:
"We know the opportunity that presents itself but our preparation has to be the same. The team have played well and performed in the matches that matter. I think these guys deserve the chance to go again and physically they are in good condition.
They (Croatia) are very strong attacking crosses and have great spirit and togetherness.
We are ready we trust in the players and the way of working."
15 MINUTE WARNING! Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster of a football match coming right up...
Jack Pitt-Brooke thinks England win 2-1, Miguel Delaney says England win 2-1, Ed Malyon says England win 2-0, Ben Burrows says England win 2-1, Jack Austin says Croatia win on penalties
I'm sensing a theme amongst our reporters here. Positivity. Rare amongst England fans. Lets hope Jack Austin isn't correct. Not sure my nerves could take another penalty shootout in this World Cup. Colombia was bad enough.
A packed Luzhniki Stadium plays host to this one, and the players are on the pitch belting out the anthems.
Imagine the pressure, the stress, but of course the undeniable hope that each one of these players childhood dreams could be reality in just four days. This is the World Cup. This is magical.
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