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World Cup | Quarter-Finals
Jul 7, 2018 at 3pm UK
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Reaction
![England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in training ahead of the 2018 World Cup](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dele Alli "happy" to bring England together as World Cup run goes on
England midfielder Dele Alli admits that he is "enjoying" the ride in Russia and hopes to continue bringing the nation together by reaching the World Cup final.
Jul 9, 12:13
![England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dele Alli "confident" of World Cup glory
England midfielder Dele Alli says that the team will go into their World Cup semi-final against Croatia full of confidence.
Jul 8, 18:37
![England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018 England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Seaman: 'Jordan Pickford proving people wrong'
Former England goalkeeper David Seaman believes that Jordan Pickford is proving people wrong with his performances at this summer's World Cup.
Jul 8, 16:44
![England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sir Geoff Hurst hails "terrific" Raheem Sterling
Former England striker Sir Geoff Hurst defends Raheem Sterling, insisting that his performance during the World Cup quarter-final win over Sweden was "terrific".
Jul 8, 16:24
![England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Beckham: 'Raheem Sterling criticism is wrong'
Former England captain David Beckham insists that the criticism aimed at Raheem Sterling regarding his performance in the quarter-final win over Sweden is "wrong".
Jul 8, 16:07
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Gareth Southgate: 'England showing resilience'
England manager Gareth Southgate highlights his side's "resilience" as the Three Lions advanced to the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
Jul 8, 11:06
![England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gary Neville: 'Raheem Sterling treatment disgusting'
Former England defender Gary Neville hits out at the criticism Raheem Sterling faced on social media on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 7, 20:57
![England's Harry Maguire scores their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018 England's Harry Maguire scores their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wayne Rooney trolls Zlatan Ibrahimovic on social media
Former England captain Wayne Rooney pokes fun at Zlatan Ibrahimovic following Saturday's 2018 World Cup quarter-final between the Three Lions and Sweden.
Jul 7, 20:30
![England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate "so proud" of England staff and players
England manager Gareth Southgate praises his players and staff in the wake of the victory over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 7, 18:37
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Sweden boss Janne Andersson: 'England good enough to win World Cup'
Sweden boss Janne Andersson says that England are capable of reaching the World Cup final.
Jul 7, 18:16
![Harry Maguire in action for England on June 7, 2018 Harry Maguire in action for England on June 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England defender Harry Maguire: 'We dominated Sweden'
England defender Harry Maguire says that his side put in a dominant display against Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 7, 17:36
![England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England captain Harry Kane: 'We want to make the country proud'
England captain Harry Kane speaks of his desire to do the nation proud at the World Cup finals.
Jul 7, 17:21
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Chris Waddle tips England to reach World Cup final
Former England international Chris Waddle tips the Three Lions to make this year's World Cup final.
Jul 7, 17:07
The Match
Match Report
Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli earn England a 2-0 victory over Sweden in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Samara.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as England book their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Sweden in Samara.
Team News
England boss Gareth Southgate names an unchanged team for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with Sweden.
Preview
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final clash between Sweden and England at the 2018 World Cup.
Head to Head
Feb 5, 2013 7.30pm
Nov 14, 2012 7.30pm
International Friendlies
Sweden
4-2
England
Jun 15, 2012 7.45pm
Group Stage
Sweden
2-3
England
Form Guide
Build-up
![Steven Gerrard pictured in December 2016 Steven Gerrard pictured in December 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Steven Gerrard urges England "to stay calm"
Former England captain Steven Gerrard urges the Three Lions "to stay calm" ahead of Saturday's 2018 World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.
Jul 7, 12:43
![Victor Lindelof in action for Manchester United on December 30, 2017 Victor Lindelof in action for Manchester United on December 30, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Victor Lindelof: 'England will find it difficult to play against Sweden'
Defender Victor Lindelof says that Sweden are 'a difficult team to play against' ahead of the World Cup quarter-final with England.
Jul 7, 10:03
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Sweden players forced to evacuate hotel ahead of England World Cup clash
The Sweden squad were forced to evacuate their hotel on Saturday morning, just hours before their World Cup quarter-final with England.
Jul 7, 09:38
![Harry Maguire in action for England on June 7, 2018 Harry Maguire in action for England on June 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harry Maguire: 'England are hungry and fearless'
England defender Harry Maguire says that the Three Lions are ready for the pressure of this weekend's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.
Jul 6, 12:57
![Sweden's Sebastian Larsson and Peru's Jefferson Farfan fight for the ball on June 9, 2018 Sweden's Sebastian Larsson and Peru's Jefferson Farfan fight for the ball on June 9, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sebastian Larsson: 'England under pressure to beat Sweden'
Sweden midfielder Sebastian Larsson says that defeat for England on Saturday "would be a massive disappointment" as they are now under pressure to advance to the semis.
Jul 5, 20:46
![Sweden players celebrate qualifying for the 2018 World Cup courtesy of beating Italy in November 2018 Sweden players celebrate qualifying for the 2018 World Cup courtesy of beating Italy in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andreas Granqvist sends warning to 'overconfident' England fans
Andreas Granqvist questions why England fans are so confident ahead of this weekend's meeting against Sweden, with a place in the last four of the World Cup on the line.
Jul 5, 13:55
![England's Jordan Henderson talks to Ashley Young and Harry Maguire during the match against Panama on June 24, 2018 England's Jordan Henderson talks to Ashley Young and Harry Maguire during the match against Panama on June 24, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sweden defender Emil Krafth wary of 'diver' Ashley Young
England wing-back Ashley Young is labelled a 'diver' by Sweden's Emil Krafth ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.
Jul 5, 13:43
![England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jamie Redknapp: 'Gareth Southgate cannot become negative with Sweden tactics'
Jamie Redknapp believes that the introduction of Eric Dier for Dele Alli against Colombia nearly cost England a place in the last eight of the World Cup.
Jul 5, 13:06
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Gary Neville predicts tough Sweden test for England
Gary Neville expects Saturday's World Cup quarter-final between England and Sweden to be a scrappy affair and one that the Three Lions could potentially slip up in.
Jul 4, 17:40
![Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose applauds the fans after the match against Leicester City on May 13, 2018 Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose applauds the fans after the match against Leicester City on May 13, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dennis Wise: 'Danny Rose should face Sweden'
Former England midfielder Dennis Wise calls on Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate to select Danny Rose in the left wing-back position against Sweden.
Jul 4, 15:11