World Cup 2018

best we have played so far. We are getting better. Great to keep a clean sheet too, Pickford was immense and McGuire showed class and skill.

Very accomplished and professional performance. Important to get it done in 90 minutes too. The most comfortable I've been watching an England knockout match!

Hope Russia win now.

I’m glad Croatia won tonight (despite having Russia in the sweepstake) as they seem fairly flat in their gameplay, passing from side to side with the occasional attack. Russia seem to be running rings around their opponents, plus playing them would be tough as the whole Nation would be against us!

Plus neither side seem to be able to defend set-pieces, which gives us a very good chance. Bring on Wednesday!!

I would add that a lot will also hinge on how well the game's ref is. There will be a lot of nerves out there to start with and tired legs late on, so fouls will happen.... This has been a World Cup so far of quality, and it would be a shame if Wednesday's game is full of fouls or bad decisions. Think England will win though! 

Yes it was! (Another well-dressed England manager!!)

Belgium very like past Dutch teams .
Plenty of talent but always failing.
Now for the big game.
C'MON ENGLAND.

Yes it is bound to be an edgy affair and because our side is so much younger they will be most nervous I suspect.... I was listening to BBC R5 this morning and someone said they did not need to 'up their game' anymore than they currently do, and that seems true. They are playing well as a team and showing all the traits of a great side. Trouble is, so is France!