IAN MCKINSTRY: After England's nerve-shredding triumph over Norway in the World Cup, a mood of excitement is spreading across the land.

England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four, 40 years…

Joyous -- and relieved -- England fans chanted and cheered in packed-out pubs across London as they celebrated their team's nail-biting quarter-final win over Norway at the World…