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Dier strikes decisive penalty as England edge past Colombia to reach last 8

England will meet Sweden in the last eight on Saturday while Colombia head home despite a series of spirited performances.

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England vs Colombia; ENG 0 COL 0

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For all the talk about England’s progress under Gareth Southgate, his youthful side have yet to be truly examined in this World Cup but Tuesday’s last 16 opponents Colombia will certainly ask the right questions.

England will try and overcome the weight of the history of knockout heartbreaks in recent past when they face Colombia while the South American outfit will attempt to secure a place in the quarter-finals for the second time in succession.

Full-time report: England scraped through a win against a spirited Colombia in penalties after the 120 minutes of regular and additional time couldn't separate

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