England led. England lost. England went home. Again.
Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute goal had the Three Lions dreaming. For 30 minutes, they were the better side, disciplined and dangerous, with one foot in a first World Cup final since 1966. Then came the familiar collapse.
Argentina, ranked number one in the world, did what they do best. Enzo Fernandez equalised in the 85th minute. Seven minutes later, Lautaro Martinez headed home from Lionel Messi’s cross. The dream was over. The heartbreak had returned.
And somewhere in England, a nation that had been singing “It’s Coming Home” for weeks fell silent.
Same ending
