This was finally England's opportunity to bring it home.
Walking onto the Al Bayt Stadium pitch knowing they would face giant-killers Morocco rather than traditional powerhouse Portugal in a semifinal, the English team knew this moment was theirs for the taking.
Yes, it came against the reigning champions in France. Yes, they would have to stop the dazzling brilliance of Kylian Mbappe. And yes, a history of heartache and missed chances weighed heavily on their shoulders.
