Isn’t it strange how a football match thousands of miles away can have such a huge effect on the nation’s morale? Enough of the sociology – England won a BIG penalty shootout! Here’s my report!

World Cup review day 20. It’s England!

The World Cup quarter-finals begin today. To epic fixtures which would grace the final – as the cream of South America is pitted against the best of Europe. Here is Jonny Gould: 

World Cup quarter final day 1 preview

It’s matchday for England! The Three Lions aim for semi-final glory for only the third time in history!

Brazil is the latest big name to be humbled in Russia – as France become the new favourites! Jonny Gould has the latest.

World Cup quarter final day 2 England v Sweden

There are four nations left in the World Cup and England’s one of them! How do you feel? Jonny Gould looks back on a brilliant performance against Sweden.

World Cup quarter final wrap England are semifinalists!

England won’t get a better chance to win the World Cup. We face up to Croatia tomorrow night – and tonight, we find out who the other finalists will be. Jonny Gould reports. 

World Cup semifinal France v Belgium

Will Gareth stick or twist? Twist tactically and change the midfield - or stick with a winning formula and name an unchanged side? Jonny Gould previews England’s biggest game for ages!!

World Cup semifinal England v Croatia

Why did we lose? A couple of thoughts on England’s semi-final defeat to Croatia – and where we go from here.

World Cup semi final defeat for England

Finishing third at the World Cup produces a medal for England’s exciting young squad. We go again against Belgium today! Jonny Gould reports

World Cup third place final England v Belgium

England come fourth in this World Cup while Croatia bid to become world champions for the first time – an Eastern European country in the final for the first time since 1962. Can they beat mighty France? Jonny Gould reports.

World Cup Final preview and England lose playoff

France are world champions for a second time after a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia. Jonny Gould rounds up the action and reflects on a quite wonderful World Cup. 

World Cup final report France 4 Croatia 2

Jonny Gould, news and sports broadcaster. 30 years in the business. Remembers typewriters, black and white TVs, record players and Slade. All underrated. Listen here!

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