Meanwhile, over in the Netherlands...

Nick Clayton: I'm still very confused how there were more Colombians than English in Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam last night.

How was the shootout for you? Tom wasn't worried, he had his lucky charm.

Steve Sanders: It's my youngest daughter's first Synchronised Swimming competition at the London Aquatic Centre on Saturday. Hoping someone has a toilet accident in the pool so it gets cancelled!

Peter Cousins: Hunstanton bowls tournament this weekend - Ive got matches at 12pm and 6pm - nothing in between - result!

Robert Linter: Have a county football match kicking off at 12pm to ref. Won't be playing any injury time so I have time to get home to watch!

Even young Ivy is getting excited...

So, Tracey Crouch and Stuart Broad are getting excited about England's World Cup campaign. How about you?

Use the voting buttons on the right of this page to register your excitement levels.

Before you do, why not have a look back at what the Three Lions achieved last night...

The UK Sports Minister is just going too far.

White Hart Spur: The whole country is in a good mood, everyone is buzzing... to everyone that says football is just a game, look around you, Football is a way of life. #bbcworldcup, external

Strong stuff. Strong indeed.

Former Crystal Palace and England midfielder Geoff Thomas sums up what sport can do.

BBC Radio 5 live

Some of you who have listened to the BBC Radio 5 live World Cup content have enjoyed the contributions from Robbie Savage's mother. This morning's chat goes something like this:

"Good morning poppet.

"When it came to extra time I was bad, when it went to penalties I went proper sickly, when they missed the first penalty I went in the back yard.

"Uruguay versus France. This is a toughie this is. From day one, I've said Uruguay so I will stick with them and say 3-2.

"Brazil versus Belgium. This is another toughie Robert. I'll go Brazil and 3-2."

Tim Hickman: My daughter's ballet-themed 4th birthday party, 2 til 4pm. We've hired a hall in a village with no internet in it. There won't be too many layers on the Pass The Parcel parcel.

Jon: League cricket players across the country trying to get match times adjusted. Early start? Long tea break?

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

Liverpool’s opening pre-season game at Chester on Saturday will go ahead with a kick-off of 15:00 BST.

The encounter is a 4,500-capacity sell-out at the Deva Stadium, with Liverpool letting the home side keep all the proceeds.

Chester did suggest changing the timing of the fixture once it became apparent a clash with England’s World Cup quarter-final was on the cards.

However, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to keep to the initial schedule and is expected to give debuts to new signings Naby Keita and Fabinho.

Goalkeeper Loris Karius, who was diagnosed as suffering from concussion when he made two mistakes in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, is also due to play.

And what plans do you have for this Saturday? Do you have any prior engagements?

Liverpool did...and they're sticking with it.

What other random scenes did you witness last night?

On my way into work I saw plenty of people still out, wearing England shirts and looking very worse for wear!

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Kyle Green: Still expecting to check again and find out we lost and it was all a dream, so strange seeing the words ‘England win World Cup penalty shootout’ on the news.

Steven Jerjian: Concerned that the struggle to keep clean sheets or score from open play is going to prove costly in the end, but the nation is falling in love with the determination and togetherness in this England squad, so anything is possible now. Bring on Saturday!

Neil: Some random guy streaked down my street last night wearing just an England top hat. Says it all really.

Yet two players were rated higher than Harry Maguire on our player rater. Click here to see how you rated the England team.

BBC Radio 5 live

Former England defender Martin Keown on BBC Radio 5 live: "Harry Maguire was almost as big as the Bobby Moore statue outside Wembley. Bringing the ball out, repelling balls in the box."

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Sue Smith
Former England forward on BBC Breakfast

There was a real calmness about them in penalty shootout, this is a new generation of players.

Harry Kane was leading by example, it was a a real captain's performance.

Jordan Pickford has had some unfair criticism in the tournament, but he certainly stood up in this game and what a strong left hand.

Praise has to go to Gareth Southgate, he looks at every intrinsic detail.

Mo Farooq: Happy IndePENdence day, England.

Joe Miles: Just going to bed after the 547th time of watching England win on penalties.

Adam Barnes: The best thing about last night is that whatever happens now this team will come home without getting a hammering from the press. Southgate deserves a huge amount of credit for building a team without egos all playing for each other and the nation. Proud.

BBC Radio 5 live

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Former England defender Martin Keown wasn't too impressed with Colombia's tactics though.

He said on BBC Radio 5 live: "It was almost mob rule around the referee. They contested every decision. Even the coach at half-time ploughed into Raheem Sterling.

"The thing that pleased me most is they tried to tango but the boys didn't rise to it or go above the line. We played our football, weren't drawn in and came through in the end.

"I think there was a mindset of 'this is our moment'. It was almost a case that they thought the English lads would react. I think we were more streetwise last night."