England go into battle with Sweden on Saturday as they target a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at what is happening in Russia with the business end of the tournament fast approaching.
Swede dreams for Harry
Jor country needs you
At least HE isn’t there
Home comforts
?? @TeamRussia‘s victory ? #ESP will live long in the country’s football history. @FIFAWorldCupRUS takes a closer look at the hosts’ five stars in the penalty shootout ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) July 2, 2018
Hosts Russia were written off as potential winners before a ball was kicked, but have more than made a fist of it since. Their last 16 victory over Spain, which came courtesy of a penalty shoot-out, may not have been pretty, but they have proved redoubtable opponents in front of home crowds invigorated by their progression and will hope to use that to their advantage once again with Croatia standing in their way.
Luka back in anger
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