England saw their World Cup journey come to a dramatic end after falling to an extra-time semi-final defeat to Croatia.
Kieran Trippier gave Gareth Southgate’s side an early lead with a great free-kick in the fifth minute, but Croatia grew into the game with Ivan Perisic levelling to extend the match.
However, Mario Mandzukic was the hero when the striker slotted home in the 109th minute to send Zlatko Dalic’s team to their first World Cup final on Sunday.
Here, Press Association Sport looks at how social media reacted to the result in Moscow.
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
🇭🇷🆚🏴FINALEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!#BeProud #FlamingPride #Family #CROENG #WorldCup #Vatreni🔥 pic.twitter.com/bqwLqdT429
— HNS | CFF (@HNS_CFF) July 11, 2018
Was an honour to represent my country at the world cup. The squad we have is a great bunch of lads who are willing to learn and give everything and we can hold our heads high. Thank you to everyone who supported our journey 👏🏾 we dont stop here! ⬆ #ThreeLions 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/QuZ6XOmgOj
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) July 11, 2018
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) July 11, 2018
Devastated. Absolutely gutted. Thanks to the fans for your incredible support. 🏴🦁❤️ pic.twitter.com/8fiWVdXrAY
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) July 11, 2018
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
I’m so proud of our Boys & to be honest, the whole country. I’ve been inspired by the spirit of our people all coming together during this time. It’s what makes me so proud to be British. Let’s hold on to that fighting spirit & stand tall & United. It will come home one day! 🙌🏾
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 11, 2018
@JPickford1 I put you as the @England number one you’ve done @FIFAWorldCup and us all proud a legend in the making 👍⚽️ Shilts
— Peter Shilton (@Peter_Shilton) July 11, 2018
A great journey and experience for these young 🏴 players . My overriding thoughts tonight are that they should be proud and that I hope they get their again soon to go that final step ❤️
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) July 11, 2018
Happiness in the journey! We can't only be happy if we win. Proud of this team. Proud of our country. That was beautiful ✌🏾❤️🦁🦁🦁
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) July 11, 2018
Gutted doesn't even cover it! It has been a privilege watching this #ENG team. Must credit #CRO finishing top of #ARg group, win 2 penalty shootouts, comeback from 1-0 down tonight. Top top team. Well done #ENG for all the pride you've given the nation👏
— Eniola Aluko (@EniAlu) July 11, 2018
Far exceeded expectations. Well done @England and well done @GarethSouthgate you have been brilliant. Given us great entertainment and found a system and given us hope. #threelions #RussiaWorldCup2018
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) July 11, 2018
Great effort from @England had the chances in the first half but have made the country proud kept going to the end @GarethSouthgate top class
— Ray Clemence (@RayClem1) July 11, 2018
The England squad have given the whole country a buzz for 3 weeks, but Croatia getting to the final with a population of 4 million is extraordinary. #ENGCRO #WorldCup
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) July 11, 2018
It didn’t go our way tonight but the boys have made us proud. This is just the start for this team… #England #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/fYWWTDRV3M
— Jermain Defoe (@IAmJermainDefoe) July 11, 2018
Great effort lads, still so proud of you #England 🏴 what a great hope for the future you all are!
— David Seaman (@thedavidseaman) July 11, 2018
You gave everything you had @England and did us proud but sadly it just wasn’t meant to be #WorldCup18
— Chris waddle (@chriswaddle93) July 11, 2018
Proud of the @England team and the way they have conducted themselves and played this @FIFAWorldCup. Hold your heads up high you have made the nation proud and brought the love back. There is more to come from this young team 🏴 #threelions #england
— Kelly Smith MBE (@kelly_smith10) July 11, 2018
Committed, brave , passionate, energetic, they gave their all . Be proud of them , they were amazing!!! @England 👏👏👏
— Nigel Martyn (@nmartyn25) July 11, 2018
Proud of the England team. Exceeded everyone’s expectations incl mine and this young team will benefit in years to come 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻congrats Croatia on reaching your 1st final, great mental strength shown after 3 extra time games 👍🏻
— Matt Le Tissier (@mattletiss7) July 11, 2018
Absolutely Gutted.. chances like that don’t come to often.. needed to take advantage when on top in first half. Second half they grew stronger. We looked leggy and it killed us…… but… so proud of those lads. Semi final was more than we even hoped for. #ThreeLions #ENGvCRO
— Leon Osman (@Osman21Leon) July 11, 2018
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