Four things we learned from England’s World Cup win v Colombia

He’s bagged six strikes in this tournament already – three of them from the spot. His ability to find the back of the net from 12 yards is unerring.

The 24-year-old not only smashes the ball but does so with an accuracy that sees it rasp into the top corner. 

Scoring penalties is difficult at the best of times. But Kane does it so easily, it nearly becomes reassuring when England are awarded a spot kick.

Pickford justifies Southgate’s decision

One of Gareth Southgate’s most pressing pre-tournament decisions was who to go with between the sticks.

Pickford, Jack Butland, and Tom Heaton were all in with a shot. But the England boss plumped for Pickford. And the Everton stopper justified his place and then some tonight.

His stoppage time save before eventually conceding was out of this world. And his incredible save from Bacca handed match-point to England in the shootout.

Is football actually coming home?

Southgate’s side now face a quarter-final clash with Sweden on Saturday. And, in truth, it hands the Three Lions a huge chance of making their first semi-final since Italia 90.

Sweden are a very decent outfit. But England will surely fancy their chances of edging past Janne Andersson’s side. They’re 4/5 to win over 90-minutes.

They’re a younger, fitter, fresher team and will be massively buoyed by the nature of their victory over Colombia. Particularly in the manner they achieved it.

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