Samoa's cool-headed Stephen Crichton broke England hearts with a dramatic Golden Point extra-time drop goal to dump the hosts out of the World Cup.
Shaun Wane’s side had thrashed the Pacific nation 60-6 four weeks ago on the opening day of the tournament. But they have transformed since then and produce a remarkable performance to deliver the ultimate revenge in a pulsating semi-final at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
Gutted England, big favourites to meet champions Australia in next Saturday’s Old Trafford final and unbeaten thus far, will rue their most error-ridden display of the competition. But they still had countless chances to progress only to bomb when it mattered most.
