England through to World Cup quarter finals after penalty drama

England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties in Moscow.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jul 2018, 23:07 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2018, 17:04 BST
England players celebrate victory against Colombia in the penalty shoot-out during the FIFA World Cup 2018, round of 16 match at the Spartak Stadium, Moscow. Aaron Chown/PA Wire.England players celebrate victory against Colombia in the penalty shoot-out during the FIFA World Cup 2018, round of 16 match at the Spartak Stadium, Moscow. Aaron Chown/PA Wire.
England players celebrate victory against Colombia in the penalty shoot-out during the FIFA World Cup 2018, round of 16 match at the Spartak Stadium, Moscow. Aaron Chown/PA Wire.

The teams were level at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra-time.

Harry Kane fired England in front from the spot after 57 minutes minutes.

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But Gareth Southgate’s side were pegged back in the 93rd minute as Yerry Mina headed home from a corner.

In the shootout Eric Dier scored the crucial final penalty after Jordan Pickford had saved from Carlos Bacca.

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