The world cup

Gutted.

You win some you lose some.?

Stressful evening here. What a shame.
I think the turning point was when Walker got the yellow card but all the fouls by the Croatians were being ignored.

I am sorry England

Ah well.

Football - it’s a game of two halves ?. Great team, great manager, great supporters. I’m supporting France on Sunday but right now, I’m exhausted, feel like I’ve played a full game

I will probably support France ( our nearest neighbours ) too .

Thanks Anniebach

I'll be supporting Croatia now.

Sorry, England played well but came second
as gillybob says - they will be 3rd or 4th and that's out of a total of 210 teams varian.

My 8 year old grandson has announced he will be playing in the 2030 World Cup ! Hope I’m here to see it .

Trying to add 12 on to my age
If I don't see it, I hope he does and that you're there to see him gillybob

Gillybob Junior scores the winning goal for England - England wins World cup after 64? years!

Unless my DGS is in the opposing team, of course gillybob, in which case I hope England come second

Another recruit for your team Gilly. My GS was 8 today - he was born 11th July 2010 which was the World Cup Final Night, so his dad (amd mum) missed that final.

He’s just declared he’ll be playing in 12 years time too!

I think the England team can be very proud - and what a great example set by their manager.
I shall be torn regarding the winning team in the final; The Wonderful Man drew Croatia in the office sweepstake, but I have a grandson who is half French.

I was sorry they didn’t win, but must admit to being secretly relieved I don’t have to listen to that song again anytime soon.

My grandson will be disappointed, but thank heaven the level of hysteria will lessen. I’m relieved. It was getting so silly. I wonder if all those grown men who made such a fuss are feeling a bit silly now? Probably not.

It’s only a game. It doesn’t matter who wins. Think of all those happy Croatians.

Yes, the young English team and Gareth Southgate should be very proud of themselves for reaching the last four. Now they will have to play Belgium again.

Must admit I am glad we are not playing France on Saturday. And we can get back to normal.
But many thanks to the team, many great moments!

I think the Croatians were pretty horrendous in some of their tackles and seemed to get away with it So i ll support France
I d have liked to see the trophy ‘come home’ but there you go wishful thinking and we ve done well with some dignity

To me the England team will come home football heroes. For all the excitement and pleasure they have given people - especially all the Gransnet England fans (and my family).
So Well Done to all of the England Team and a BIG Thank You!!!!

Like others, I’m not a regular football fan but I’ve found this tournament has attracted me to watch. Despite the disappointing outcome, I felt proud of our team for their tolerance over the referee's inconsistency. They were gallant players and gracious in defeat. Being a young team, they have a bright future.

Can’t believe the posts saying they’re glad it over . What spoil sports. Why? We have a brilliant team of young, good, clean footballers who deserved to go all the way . Feeling a bit gutted for them today but as Danni said they will still come home heroes .

They now have to play for 3rd place which must be miserable . Still 3rd or even 4th in the world is a massive achievement! Well done England ???????

I'm not a football fan but agree with you gillybob the team and manager represented England very well.
We are also good at rescuing people from caves !!

I was impressed to see Gareth hugging/comforting all his team and getting them to stand up and applaud the winners. Great to see such gentlemanly behaviour.

Well said gillybob. pollyperkins, too.

I want a Gareth Southgate hug!