World Cup 2018 LIVE: England vs Croatia semi-final latest news plus reaction to France’s victory over Belgium

All the latest World Cup news from day 28 in Russia

Croatia England World Cup semi-final preview

It’s day 28 in Russia and the second World Cup semi-final takes place as England take on Croatia.

For just the third time in their history, England compete for a place in the World Cup final with their past record an even 1-1. Gareth Southgate’s side have captured the imagination of fans back home, and the performances out in Russia have led to World Cup-fever sweeping across the nation for the last month. With just one more game between the Three Lions and the World Cup final, it’s judgement day.

But in their way stands Croatia, who themselves have never reached the final before and are looking to make history of their own. The winner of this clash will go on to face France in the final after they beat Belgium on Tuesday thanks to a Samuel Umtiti header, with the losers meeting Belgium in the third-place play-off that no one wants to compete in on Saturday.

Follow the latest news below...

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Key Points

• It's day 28 in Russia
• England vs Croatia kicks off at 19:00 BST
• France through to World Cup final after beating Belgium

[11 July 2018 15:19 · Michael Jones]

He's absorbed the pressure. For 20 years he's had the memories of Euro '96 and that penalty miss but as he stands on the edge of complete redemption what is Gareth Southgate's greatest triumph?

[11 July 2018 15:37 · Michael Jones]

As a Lancashire lad this breaks my heart but the facts are the facts, and the fact is Yorkshire has outdone itself for this team!

[11 July 2018 15:50 · Michael Jones]

Red Square is becoming more and more recognisable as the England fans flock to it in droves, lets hope they'll be celebrating in about 5 hours time!

[11 July 2018 16:05 · Michael Jones]

Yes Harry! Keep this up tonight and it's coming home!

[11 July 2018 16:14 · Michael Jones]

Ian Poulter has been practicing his putting ahead of this weekend's Scottish Open but there's a little twist, take a look:

[11 July 2018 16:22 · Michael Jones]

Speaking of great World Cup videos, here are a bunch of Croatian firefighters watching the Croatia/Russia quarter-final.

[11 July 2018 16:48 · Michael Jones]

Rightly or wrongly Raheem Sterling has come under fire for his performances thus far in the World Cup but that isn't reflected in the mindset of his teammates, Eric Dier in particular called Sterling 'incredible'.

[11 July 2018 17:09 · Michael Jones]

 That's about all from me today folks, but never fear our wonderfully talented Molly Hudson will be keeping you updated with all the team news and match action as England take on Croatia at 7pm.

Follow live right here and I'll see you all tomorrow!