For England’s long-suffering fans, a semi-final exit at the hands of Lionel Messi’s Argentina comes with a familiar sense of expectations crushed.

Up to 26 million fans are expected to tune in to watch England's semi-final battle with Argentina - with the 8pm kick-off forecast to deliver a bonanza for pubs

Come 8pm on Wednesday evening and there's only one thing which pubs across the country will be showing. Yet, you may be surprised to hear, there's one Englishwoman supporting…

Pub pint sales are expected to jump 75% for England’s semi-final clash against Argentina.

Watch live BBC One coverage, listen on 5 Live and get analysis, predictions, fan reaction, score updates and match stats from England v Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.

England have a lot that Argentina don’t have, except Messi

OLIVER HOLT IN ATLANTA: England are in the World Cup semi-finals for only the third time in their history on foreign soil and they have only pain, regret and recrimination for…

Three Lions fans have begun packing out fan zones across the country as Thomas Tuchel's squad prepares to take on Argentina in a historic clash tonight.

Fans were nervously gripping their pints at the half way mark when both teams remained goalless despite 19 fouls being committed.

Virada argentina deixou incrédulos os ingleses que acompanhavam a partida em telões

Argentina's two late goals deny England a first World Cup final since 1966

ENGLAND 1-2 ARGENTINA: Another late turnaround saw the World Cup holders through a second successive final, breaking English hearts after Anthony Gordon's goal had put them ahead

Fans had their heads in their hands as they watched Argentina come from behind to win

The Three Lions led Argentina in the semi-final but were unable to capitalise on their position resulting in a loss reminiscent of recent major tournament failures

The Three Lions imploded against Argentina, ending another bright campaign in misery.

Two goals within 10 minutes at the end of regular time helped propel Argentina over England to their second consecutive World Cup final.

More than 8,000 packed into Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, hoping to witness England break a 60-year curse. But it was not to be

Three Lions facing another four years of hurt after throwing away semi-final lead. Defending champions to take on Spain in historic final.

Thomas Tuchel's defensive changes backfired as Argentina took control.

For England’s long-suffering fans, a semi-final exit at the hands of Lionel Messi’s Argentina comes with a familiar sense of expectations crushed.

No Wonderwall, no World cup final and football's not coming home - here's a rundown of my day watching England's defeat against Argentina at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta,…