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Iceland stars revel in incredible victory over England as they set up France clash

Minnows stun Three Lions with 2-1 win in the last 16 of their first ever major tournament to reach quarter finals

Jamie Gordon

Published: 23:05, 27 Jun 2016
Updated: 2:26, 28 Jun 2016

Iceland players celebrate after a historic comeback victory over England

ICELAND'S heroes have had their say after an incredible win over England.

The minnows will play France in the quarter finals of Euro 2016 - their first ever major tournament.

The minnows took part in an epic chant with their fans after the final whistleCredit: AP:Associated Press

They thought this would be a walk in the park. But we had faith in our ability
Ragnar Sigurdsson

Centre-back Ragnar Sigurdsson claimed Roy Hodgson's Three Lions had panicked and barely threatened in the second half.

He said: "We were just heading away long balls. I wasn't stressed in the second half.

"They were a little bit shocked by the equaliser, then the 2-1 goal. They panicked a little bit.

"They thought this would be a walk in the park. But we had faith in our ability."

Ragnar Sigurdsson and Kari Arnason had plenty of energy left after a huge defensive effort — Ragnar Sigurdsson and Kari Arnason had plenty of energy left to celebrateCredit: Getty Images

Sigurdsson was a towering force at the heart of the defenceCredit: Getty Images

Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson carries Ari Skulason after the final whistleCredit: Getty Images

Left-back Ari Freyr Skulason was more direct as he posted "What the f*** just happened" on Twitter.

Veteran Kari Arnason insisted his team-mates had shocked the world as he added: "This is without a doubt the biggest result in Icelandic football history. We've shocked the world."

Joe Hart, Gary Cahill and Dele Alli show their frustrationCredit: AP:Associated Press

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