World Cup 2018 - LIVE: England vs Colombia penalty reaction plus latest news and updates from day 21 in Russia
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England are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after winning a dramatic penalty shootout against Colombia in the last-16. Jordan Pickford saved from Carlos Bacca before Eric Dier struck the winning spot kick to spark jubilant scenes in Moscow and across the country back home.
It's a well-earned rest day today but that doesn't mean the World Cup 2018 news cycle stops oh no. We'll be building up to all the quarter-final ties plus we'll have the latest from the Three Lions camp as the history of their achievement begins to sink in.
We'll also have all the latest views from our men in Russia, best pictures and video and an awful lot more throughout the day as the biggest football tournament in the world reaches the business end.
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Was it Colombia, England or the referee at fault last night? We shine a light on some of England's tactics that left Jose Pekerman less than impressed.
England's success on the field causes problems off it?
No members of the Royal Family or Parliament were expected to go to Russia after the controversy surrounding the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, in Salisbury in March.
But after success last night, reports suggest PM Theresa May has been invited to Russia. Currently she is still sticking to her initial thoughts of not attending. But what would happen if England reached the final? Let's not get ahead of ourselves now...
You know how the whole of England stopped last night, breaths held and hearts racing for that Eric Dier penalty? Well it wasn't just in England, Stormzy stopped his gig in Ibiza, celebrated the win, and then played 'Big For Your Boots'. You can watch what happened below:
How football fever is sweeping across the nation, even to those normally uninterested. By James Baldock.
Thanks for joining us today, as we covered all the news and reaction as we await the quarter finals of the World Cup. Here's some headlines you may have missed throughout the day, with a healthy sprinkling of England jubilation:
- Stormzy stops gig for Eric Dier penalty
- The World reacts to England's historic penalty shootout victory - God saved the Queen
- Social media reaction from past and present England players and pundits
- England's potential route to the World Cup final
Tomorrow we will turn our focus to Friday's first two quarter finals, talking tactics, injuries and possible team news - our last day of non-football action before the last eight take to the pitch
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