England out of the World Cup after extra-time defeat to Croatia - as it happened

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England fans sing after losing in World Cup semi-final to Croatia

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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Key Points

• England are out of the World Cup after extra-time defeat to Croatia
• Ed Malyon: England campaign ends in a heartbreak like never before
• Miguel Delaney: Everyone knows the score, but we've not seen it like this before
• Lawrence Ostlere: Football's not coming home but Gareth Southgate is building something special

[11 July 2018 22:30 · Molly Hudson]

Emotional. 

[11 July 2018 22:32 · Molly Hudson]

Roy Keane on ITV is really, really enjoying rubbing salt in English wounds. At least we qualified lads. 

[11 July 2018 22:36 · Molly Hudson]

The players now must re-group and find motivation for their third place play off. They'll draw on the love and support of their friends and families, and the nation as a whole 

[11 July 2018 22:40 · Molly Hudson]

Not only can we be proud of the players, but the fans too. They recognise this England side may have lost, but also overachieved and gave a country something to believe in again. 

[11 July 2018 22:44 · Molly Hudson]

Together. The fans, the players, the staff, the media. United in hope and pride. 

[11 July 2018 22:45 · Molly Hudson]

Oliver Carroll analyses how Gareth Southgate's England, united a divided nation.

[11 July 2018 22:49 · Molly Hudson]

Thank you for joining us on a historic night in English football. For the first time in my generation, we exit a tournament with our heads held high and with a squad full of promise.

We'll be back for the third place play-off, as will England, as well as the showpiece, the World Cup final on Sunday.