The prospect of a first World Cup final appearance since their sole triumph 60 years ago was a momentous one, and they were so close, but will live to regret sitting back after Gordon's opener.

This will be the first time Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi will face England in his successful international career. Having represented Argentina for over two decades and facing every other FIFA World Cup-winning team, the 39-year-old footballer has never clashed against the Englishmen