England football fans watch the Hyde Park screening of the FIFA 2018 World Cup semi-final match between Croatia and England on July 11, 2018 in London.The winner of this match would go on to play France in Sunday's World Cup final in Moscow. Up to 30,000 free tickets were available by ballot for the biggest London screening of a football match since 1996 placeholder image
England football fans watch the Hyde Park screening of the FIFA 2018 World Cup semi-final match between Croatia and England on July 11, 2018 in London.The winner of this match would go on to play France in Sunday's World Cup final in Moscow. Up to 30,000 free tickets were available by ballot for the biggest London screening of a football match since 1996 | Getty Images

Revisit England’s 2018 semi-final heartache before tonight’s game

Relive the heartbreak of England's 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia as they prepare to face Argentina tonight.

England prepare for another World Cup semi-final tonight, with Argentina standing between them and Sunday’s final.

The occasion brings back memories of 2018, when Gareth Southgate’s side faced Croatia in Moscow.

Pictures from that night capture England supporters celebrating Kieran Trippier’s early goal, the tension as Croatia fought back and the contrasting emotions at the final whistle.

Fans gathered in huge numbers across England, Croatia and Russia to watch the drama unfold, creating some of the tournament’s most memorable images.

Eight years on, England supporters will again gather in pubs, homes and fan zones hoping this semi-final ends differently.

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