When is England’s World Cup semi-final against Russia or Croatia?

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England reached the semi-final of the World Cup 2018 for the first time in 28 years after they defeated Sweden 2-0.

The Three Lions reached their third semi-final after the World Cups in 1966 and 1990 with goals from Dele Alli and Harry Maguire.

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Jesse Lingard produced a magnificent cross to the back post and Dele Alli headed home to make the game 2-0 after Maguire’s fantastic header on the 30 minute mark.

Sweden pressed for goals, however, Jordan Pickford was quite magnificent and produced a couple of fantastic saves to keep the Three Lions in front.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Pickford said: “I wasn’t born the last time England reached a World Cup semi-final. We have always said we would take one game at a time and we can go on and create our own history.”

When is England’s World Cup semi-final?

Gareth Southgate’s men will now face Croatia or hosts Russia in the World Cup 2018 semi-finals on Wednesday 11 July 2018.

The game takes place at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, kicking off at 7.00pm.

Should England lose against the hosts or the Croats. they will then play in the third place play-off on 14 July at 3.00pm.

However, should they reach their first final in 52 years, they will have a date with either France or Belgium in the World Cup final on Sunday 15 July at 4pm.

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