The prospect of Messi's final World Cup appearance combined with a 60-year England vigil should make for a Wednesday afternoon blockbuster.

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN KANSAS CITY: What a night it should be and what a glorious quirk of Messi's marathon international career, the 39-year-old has never faced England.

Head coach expects to face ‘a very tough opponent’ in the semi-finals as the sides meet for first time since 2005 with a World Cup final spot on the line

England and Argentina will compete in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. This match follows their quarter-final victories over Norway and Switzerland respectively. The South…

England, Argentina set to renew storied World Cup rivalry-