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WORLD - ENGLAND FACE SWEDEN FOR SEMI FINAL PLACE IN RUSSIA

World Cup 2018: England face Sweden for semi-final place in Russia Fans are hoping England can reach their first World Cup semi-final since 1990 2018 Fifa World Cup quarter-final: Sweden v England Venue: Samara Arena Date: Saturday, 7 July Time: 15:00 BST Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, Red Button and iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app; listen on Radio 5 live; follow text updates online England is set to come to a standstill on Saturday as the national team faces Sweden for a place in the World Cup semi-finals. With the country basking in a heatwave, millions of fans will follow the match in Russia across the BBC at 15:00 BST. England have not reached the last four of the tournament for 28 years and their sole triumph came in 1966. Manager Gareth Southgate said: "We're improving and want to make history." England are favourites to reach the last four from what is considered the easier side of the draw, with the winners of the match in Samara facing Russia or Croatia - who play at 19:00 - on Wednesday. Analysis: 'England's golden chance to make giant leap forward' Barbecues are being prepared, pubs are set for bumper business, and thousands of fans will watch the game on big screens at events up and down the country. The climax of England's World Cup penalty shootout win over Colombia on Tuesday was seen by 23.6 million viewers on ITV. Bluffer's guide to the match England are in their first World Cup quarter-final for 12 years and are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first-time since 1990. Sweden, the 1958 runners-up, last reached the quarter-finals in 1994 when they went on to finish third. England are the only side left in their side of the draw who have a won a World Cup before. Tuesday's victory over Colombia was England's first in a World Cup penalty shootout. England have scored nine goals already at this World Cup - the only time they have scored more is in 1966 when they won the tournament.

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