Finally, It is the end of the story for England who have lost out to Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2018 semi-final after putting in their best on-field performances.
Well, The Three Lions got eliminated in the semi-final when a strong Croatian team netted 2 goals to finally make it to a World Cup final for the 2nd time. Well, this also means that England will no longer participate to play the final of the football tournament.
— Bhupesh Kaushik (@bhupesh_kaushik) July 12, 2018
Further, Kieran Trippier’s free-kick which had beaten Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic had given England an advantage at the beginning of the match in Moscow on Wednesday night. While Croatia kept on fighting till the end to clinch the historic 2-1 win.
While Ivan Perisic’s equaliser in the 68th minute and Mario Mandzukic’s goal in the 109th minute had broken the heart of every English player and their millions of supporters. Indeed, their dreaming of lifting the prestigious trophy after a span of almost 52 year has came to an end.
Don’t miss to watch this video, indeed England has won everyone’s heart even after the loss.
England fans singing Oasis as we leave the World Cup
Via @GaryLineker #EnglandvsCroatia #ENGCRO pic.twitter.com/MpJ3BpqKEm— Radio X (@RadioX) July 11, 2018
Meanwhile, netizens on Twitter were depressed after The Three Lions lost out but many are even praising the efforts of England players.
Now, let’s check out how celebrities came out to praise the dejected English team after the loss while some supported the winners, Croatia:
Utterly choked, but this young side gave absolutely everything. It’s a huge step forward and they’ll only get better in the future. They can hold their heads high, they did our country proud. Congratulations to Croatia.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 11, 2018
English footballer Daniel Sturridge has written a heart-felt message for everyone and asked them never to criticise the team.
If anyone has anything negative to say about this @England team or individuals keep your tweets to yourself. Nobody would have thoughts they'd be where they are or achieved what they have and they've made everyone proud so get behind them and show love not hate #threelions ❤️
— Daniel Sturridge (@DanielSturridge) July 11, 2018
Also, Former England player Gary Lineker too praised the English team after the defeat.
Utterly choked, but this young side gave absolutely everything. It’s a huge step forward and they’ll only get better in the future. They can hold their heads high, they did our country proud. Congratulations to Croatia.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 11, 2018
Meanwhile, current England skipper Harry Kane who was among the leading scorer of the tournament said that the loss will hurt them for a while.
It hurts a lot. It will hurt for a while. We can be proud and we'll be back. Thanks for all your support. #ThreeLions #ENG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/mJKOWtAOlK
— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 11, 2018
Further, Theo Walcott said that the English team has definitely made the country proud.
Gutted for you @england but you have made the whole country very proud ??
— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) July 11, 2018
Whoa! Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie had praised the top English side after the loss.
Love the enthusiasm of the English fans- did the expectation become too much? I personally think England did really well at this World Cup.#WC2018 https://t.co/4kIqchF8wf
— Jason Gillespie ?? (@dizzy259) July 11, 2018
Well, 2011 India’s world cup hero Gautam Gambhir was spotted supporting the Croatians, he tweeted:
So it’s “Crushiaaaaa” for @England @FIFAcom @FIFAWorldCup
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 11, 2018
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar thought that the English side should have followed a defensive approach in the end.
Well done Croatia ?? you deserve to be in finals but England should’ve defended better in last 10 min anyways can’t wait to see the final now ..
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 11, 2018
David Warner known for his aggressive nature balatantly said a fan that he is supporting Croatia.
Sorry Tom, best mate of mine is from Croatia and I know how much it means to him and just like what it would have meant to all of England. https://t.co/VBuPc338tv
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) July 11, 2018
Now English football team will play against Belgium for the 3rd place on Saturday. While France fight their last battle against Croatia in the final on Sunday, July 15.
