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FIFA World Cup: 'England out to make amends for Euro loss'

Midfielder Dier reckons Three Lions have learnt from their shock exit against Iceland in 2016 and are ready to upstage Croatia in semi-finals tomorrow

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England players celebrate a goal against Sweden during the quarter-final match in Samara on Saturday. Pic/AFP

England players celebrate a goal against Sweden during the quarter-final match in Samara on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Eric Dier believes England's run to the World Cup semi-finals has been fuelled by a desire to make amends for their Euro 2016 humiliation. England crashed out of the European Championships two years ago with a shock loss to Iceland at the Last 16 stage.

Much has changed since then with new manager Gareth Southgate leading a revamped and re-energised squad on an impressive run through this summer's tournament in Russia. England will now play Croatia on Wednesday for a chance to secure a place in the final for the first time since 1966.

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