When was the last time England were in a World Cup semi-final and who will they play next in Russia?

IN recent years, the quarter-finals have always been a stumbling block for England.

But Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions blasted their way past Sweden to progress to the semi-finals.

When did England last reach the semi-final of the World Cup?

Most of the current team weren’t born the last time England reached the last-four at a World Cup.

That came in Italia 90 – 28 years ago – where England beat Cameroon 3-2 in the quarter-finals to set up a showdown with West Germany.

After a 1-1 draw, the game went to penalties – and we all know what happened next.

The Germans went on to beat Argentina in the final, while England finished fourth after losing 2-1 to hosts Italy in the third-placed play-off.

Who played in England’s last semi-final outing?

Bobby Robson was the England manager in 1990.

Peter Shilton was in goal with Terry Butcher captain.

Match of the day host Gary Lineker was also in the squad along with Mark Wright, Paul Parker, Des Walker, Stuart Pearce, Chris Waddle, David Platt, Peter Beardsley and, of course, Paul Gascoigne.

Lineker scored in the 80th minute to level at 1-1 after Andrea Brehme had put the Germans ahead.

After a goalless extra-time,the game went to penalties with both Waddle and Pearce failing to score.

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Who will England play in the World Cup 2018 semi-final?

Following their comfortable win over Sweden, England will play Croatia.

For the second time in two knockout games, the Croats needed a penalty shootout to progress as they knocked out hosts Russia after a 2-2 draw.

France face Belgium in the other semi-final.