England vs Sweden News

It might not have triggered the earthquake sensors, but the roar of joy that greeted England`s World Cup victory over Sweden on Saturday was heard throughout the land. Packed pubs and big-screen areas erupted as Gareth Southgate`s team dispatched their opponents 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the competition for the first time in 28 years.

Thousands crammed onto the shoreline at Brighton Beach in southern England erupted in joy as Harry Maguire headed home England’s first goal.

Many narratives are being rewritten in Southgate’s first major tournament since being appointed coach of the senior side in September 2016 after several years coaching England’s youth ranks.

Headers from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli fired an impressive England into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 28 years after they eased their way to a 2-0 victory over a dogged but disappointing Sweden on Saturday.

An impressive England advanced to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years on Saturday after headers by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave them a deserved 2-0 last-eight victory over a disappointing Sweden.

Sweden and England will face each other at Samara Arena on Saturday.

England face Sweden in the first match at 7:30 pm IST in Samara Arena, Samara; while hosts Russia take on Croatia at 11:30 pm IST in Sochi's Fisht Stadium.

English football is hugely popular in the Scandinavian country but the well-drilled Swedes will not be overawed when they face a team packed with Premier League stars who beat Colombia on penalties after a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.