England aces react on social media to brilliant quarter-final win over Sweden
Three Lions reach the last four of a World Cup for the first time in 28 years after dominant 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarters
KYLE WALKER has led England’s celebrations on social media after the Three Lions reached their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years.
Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli saw Gareth Southgate’s men cruise to a dominant 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarters.
And like every England fan in the country, defender Walker also reckons “it’s coming home”.
Posted a picture of himself with his fingers on the side of his head, Walker tweeted: “When you can’t get ‘it’s coming home’ theme tune out your head.”
He then uploaded a photo of goalscorer Maguire talking to his girlfriend with the jokey caption: “Year so a good header doesn’t hurt. I mean the moment you head it proper, you feel it’s a good one. Know what I mean love?”
Maguire seemed to find it hilarious with his response, while Marcus Rashford wrote: "Words can't describe... part of something special."
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Ashley Young posted: “Wow Wow Wow. World Cup Semi Final. Let me take a minute to let that sink in.
“Thank You everyone for your support here in Russia and back home, Unbelievable! We keep going.”
Captain Harry Kane was also jubilant, writing: “Brilliant from everyone today. Bring on the semi-finals!”
And former skipper Wayne Rooney congratulated the team on their progress, tweeting: “Congratulations to the lads reaching the semi-finals. Great team performance. Looking forward to seeing who’s next!”
Jesse Lingard posted a picture of him and his mum, adding: "Because I said we ain't going home she came here. Love you."
Former England star Ian Wright also got in on the act, posting a clip showing him whispering to the camera: "It's coming home!"
Pundit Rio Ferdinand was delighted with the result, writing: “It’s official… Football’s Coming Home Again!! Big respect to the England team and Gareth! Love it.”
World Cup 1998 hero Michael Owen added: “Proud as punch. These guys are a credit to the country.”
Legendary striker Paul Gascoigne tweeted: “My case is packed son get the jet booked Russia here we come! Football coming home.”
Joey Barton also got involved in the action, writing: “It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming, football’s coming home…”
