So England disposed of Sweden 2-0 at the weekend to move one step closer to glory – a semi-final against Croatia beckons on Wednesday evening, leaving England finely poised. I remember – albeit dimly – England’s last appearance in a World Cup semi final – I was a young boy, in the backseat of my parents’ car, waiting to board a ferry to go on holiday, when David Platt scored against Belgium in an earlier round and now, England’s players are writing new memories. I still don’t think I can let myself believe – so many years of hurt and all that – but is it possible?

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