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Outgoing Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos also praised their national team on Twitter, external after last night's game.

"Thanks my @FCFSeleccionCol for putting everything into it on the field. As always, you fought until the end. That's what we Colombians are. Today was not our day but we will come back stronger. Let's go Colombia!" Santos said.

President-elect Ivan Duque took a similar line in his consolation message to the team.

“I congratulate all our players for wearing the national tri-colours with pride and for making a whole nation dream,” he wrote on his Twitter account., external

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Here's how the nation reacted to last night's game on social media. Now what are your thoughts?

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Tom Arron: I had an exceptionally vivid dream last night, in which we won a penalty shootout. Yes, really.

Chris Underwood: How many people are pulling a sickie with a hangover today then?

Arvind: England have won on penalties! I’m glad a monkey is off the back. Looking at the well organised Sweden side, we may as well get ready for another shootout in next round.

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England first lost a World Cup penalty shootout in 1990, when Terry Butcher was part of their defence, and the Three Lions also went out of the Euro 96 semi-finals on penalties.

Butcher tells BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast: "I did feel cleansed. It was a lot of baggage dropping off me at that time, a wonderful feeling.

"You think what could have been in 1990 or 1996, so it was wonderful to see this young side progress. They played well, and lost their way in extra time in an undulating, rollercoaster of a match. You couldn’t sleep. You had to have a couple of pints just to get to sleep!"

Mike Fisher: Imagine if Kieran Trippier had cleared that 93rd minute header off the line and we'd won 1-0...bit boring that.

Yes Mike, it would also have denied Terry Butcher and several other former England players this...

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Former England defender Terry Butcher believes the manner of England's win, against a Colombia side who collected six bookings, provided an extra level of satisfaction.

He tells BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast: "For some reason they had a gameplan to niggle England. When they decided to play football they are a good team. England weathered the storm. They are a little naive.

"A lot of these payers are in their first World Cup. It took them some time to get to grips with it but they did.

"It gave me one of the most satisfying feelings I have ever had, following England, supporting England. It was a good job you didn't hear my comments during the game because I was just a fan."

Amrul Choudhury: Colombia were absolutely disgraceful last night. It would have been a real travesty if they went through.

Steve Urry: As brilliant as it was to win and well played all the lads. I hope that referee and the idiots in the VAR box are packing their bags.

David Whale: Well done England but I don't think anyone can deny it was a flat and boring 120 minutes from them. Colombia were maybe too aggressive, some call it passion but they seemed hungrier. Sweden will be England's first big test. Maybe boring will win this World Cup though.

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National hero? It's anything but, Elmir.

Colombia's Caracol Radio, external station dedicated an online story to the US referee entitled “Mark Geiger, the referee most hated by Colombians”, after he booked eight players, six of them Colombians.

It said “cybernauts” on the internet made clear their disgust at Geiger's decisions.

“This referee hates us. Nothing to be done,” said Twitter user Ines Maria (@Inesanbria), cited by Caracol Radio, which listed a string of other Tweets criticising the referee.

Leading daily El Tiempo, external also called Geiger “controversial”, saying in its story “he has had some mishaps, both in Concacaf and friendly matches”.

Elmir Badalov: Colombia didn't deserve to play the extra time, they must announce the American referee as a national hero. If it wasn't for him, they would have got humiliated on the pitch, with two red cards & two more penalties. Fifa needs to use common sense when choosing the referees.

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I imagine a few of you are struggling to make it into work today, and spare a thought for poor old Max over in Germany...

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Now then folks, the question we're asking is 'How do you rate your England excitement out of 10?'

With Germany and Spain already out, can the Three Lions go all the way to the final? Or could Gareth Southgate's men come unstuck against Sweden, who have been a bit of a bogey side?

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

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El Pais, external also chose the headline of "Thank you warriors!”

The paper singled out the performance of defender Yerry Mina, who equalised in the last minute of injury time and apparently can now claims the honour of being “The only defender to score three headers in a World Cup."

Here's the moment he took the game into extra-time...

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I'm sure you all have an opinion on Colombia's tactics last night, so this might surprise you.

The Colombian media have generally praised the team for what they saw as a gutsy performance, via BBC Monitoring.

“Thank you warriors! Colombia departs from the World Cup with their heads high,” RCN Noticias TV, external said in its online match report.

“The dream ends for the Tricolour team which leave with their heads high after their bravery and commitment. Thanks boys, the Colombian people support you!”

“They gave their all” said El Espectador, external, while El Tiempo, external says “Colombia goes out of Russia 2018 with their boots on! Thanks boys”

Was Wilmar Barrios lucky not to get sent off for headbutting Jordan Henderson in the first half? There were several similar incidents in the game, including one which delayed Harry Kane's penalty, and six Colombian players ended up being booked.

So, how much do you 'believe' in England? Do you think they can win this year's World Cup?

We've got a poll going live shortly but you can also let us know your views.

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A young side which Gareth Southgate believes in.

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But as the i puts it, this is a 'new England', unburdened by past failures...

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England finally winning a shootout...it almost did feel like a miracle!

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And here are the decisive moments...

Eric Dier took advantage by converting the final spot-kick to win the game for England - and the Sun are still in disbelief.

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