2018 FIFA World Cup: England 2-0 win against Sweden to clinch World Cup semi-final - photos
England reached their first World Cup semi-final since 1990 on Saturday, comfortably beating Sweden to set up a last-four clash against Croatia, who ended Russia's fairytale run in a nail-biting penalty shootout. Leicester defender Maguire headed in the opening goal from a corner on 30 minutes, with Alli adding a second just before the hour.
England's defender Harry Maguire celebrates after scoring the opener during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. Gareth Southgate, Manager of England celebrates at the final whistle following victory during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. Sweden's midfielder Albin Ekdal (R) vies for the header with England's defender Harry Maguire during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. England's defender Harry Maguire (hidden) celebrates with England's forward Harry Kane (9) and a teammate after scoring the opener during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. Dele Alli of England celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. England's midfielder Dele Alli celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (2L) confronts Sweden's forward Marcus Berg (L) during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. Jordan Pickford of England looks on after a save during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. Ludwig Augustinsson of Sweden tackles Harry Kane of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. Sweden's midfielder Sebastian Larsson reacts as he sits on the pitch during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. Sweden's midfielder Viktor Claesson falls after a challenge during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. Sweden's coach Janne Andersson gestures from the sideline during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. England's midfielder Jordan Henderson (R) and England's defender Ashley Young celebrate their goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. - Defender Harry Maguire opened the scoring for England with a header from an Ashley Young corner. Emil Forsberg of Sweden is challenged by John Stones of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on July 7, 2018 in Samara, Russia. England's forward Raheem Sterling (L) vies with Sweden's goalkeeper Robin Olsen (R) past Sweden's defender Victor Lindelof during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. An England fan cheers during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. England fans cheer at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018. Sweden fans react at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018.
