World Cup 2018: England v Croatia semi-final goes to extra-time

Updated 11/07/2018 at 19:57 GMT

England failed to hold on to their first-half lead as their World Cup semi-final with Croatia went to extra time.

Marcelo Brozovic of Croatia competes for a header with Harry Kane of England during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between England and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 11, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.

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Ivan Perisic’s clever volley cancelled out Kieran Trippier’s early free-kick as the Croats suddenly became the dominant force in a nervy contest in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

Perisic then struck the post with a low effort as England started to crumble, but Gareth Southgate’s side hung on – just – to make it to the end of regulation time level.

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