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FIFA World Cup 2018, 6.45pm, ITV

What a night this could be – Gareth Southgate (left) and his heroic young England Lions could be World Cup finalists by 9pm. All that stands between them and a place in Sunday’s showpiece is a very dangerous Croatia side. After last weekend’s ultra-professional win over Sweden in the quarter-finals, the morale within the England camp is sky-high. The success of Russia 2018 for Southgate has been built on his defence. Jordan Pickford has been outstanding in goal, Harry Maguire has elevated his game to a whole new level and Kieran Trippier has arguably been the player of the tournament. They will all have to be at their best again tonight, though, if football really is going to be coming home.