Matthew: I would say I am nervous but taking a leaf out of Pippa Grange's book and reframing to say I'm excited for the opportunity to see England get to a World Cup final. In other news, I cannot focus at work...

Elizabeth Chapman: Nervous and excited. This is a good England team. I am praying football is coming home, but I honestly don't know. Even if we don't get past the semifinals we should all be proud that we got this far. Go England and good luck and we are all behind you!

James Sarek: So excited for tonight. I was 2 when England last made the semi-final! By no means has this been an easy ride, but it's been a joy to watch the team play with confidence, flair and belief. What a great World Cup this has been, and what a great future lies ahead for the squad.

England test captain Joe Root has been talking-up the football team's chances while chatting to Jonathan Agnew on BBC Radio 5 live

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer in Moscow

The atmosphere is building in and around the Luzhniki Stadium - even though it is still only just less than four hours to kick-off in the World Cup semi-final between Croatia and England.

The giant escalators on Moscow's famous Metro system are already well populated with supporters of both countries making their way to the stadium and last minute security details are being given to hundreds of police and staff.

Moscow's weather has even improved after a heavy downpour earlier with the stadium now bathed in sunshine and temperatures ideal.

This is England's biggest game for 28 years with the prize a first World Cup Final since 1966 - and it already feels exactly like that even hours before kick-off.

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While we're having a recap, another first half like this might just settle those nerves tonight...

And here's a reminder of Switzerland's eventful game with Serbia, when Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri marked their goals with controversial celebrations.

Seems a long time since that drama in the group stage involving Swiss forward Xherdan Shaqiri.

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Gilbert Mitchell: Driving through Sweden back to Stockholm with the kids trying to make the game. Got the family singing Vindaloo and then doing the John Barnes rap with my 5-year-old daughter to World in Motion. GONNA MAKE IT.

Tom Williams: I'm running a class on a desert island in Panama. One of the few places in the world without a TV. Luckily I know a little cove that gets intermittent reception, I’ll be watching through text.

Charlie: Going to be in Washington DC. My train gets in about 40 minutes before kick-off. Here’s hoping for no delays!!

Other English sports stars are throwing their weight behind England's bid to win their first World Cup in a very long time.

Jamie Gibson: Moved to Ottawa, Canada last week. 3 days in to a new job and I'll be watching on the board room TV with the rest of the office.

David: I live in Delaware USA, I took the day off work and will watch at home with my son and some of his football team.

Andy: Making another trip to the Guinness Tavern on holiday here in Lanzarote for tonight's game. Supposed to be relaxing by the pool today, but can't settle, too nervous!

Alastair: Had to put deodorant on the outside of my England shirt today. Don’t want to smell up the house but at the same time, can’t wash the luck away.

Paul Garnett: Why is today going so slowly the nerves just get bigger and bigger.

Jonno: Sick with nerves. Can't focus on anything beyond mundane tasks at work. Quietly confident we will win but there's about 5 hours left for that to change.

Andrej Kramaric started Croatia's quarter-final win over Russia, scoring their first goal before they went through on penalties...

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The live page of Croatian newspaper Jutarnji List, external also reported that coach Zlatko Dalic has already decided on his starting XI, with defender Sime Vrsaljko declared fit and ready to line up at right-back.

However, winger Ante Rebic is apparently suffering from neck ache, with the medical team working hard to have him ready for the game. If that doesn’t work, former Leicester striker Andrej Kramaric will reportedly take his place.

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BBC Sport in Moscow

Paul Cunningham: Been given two morning cable installations in Columbus, Ohio. If my boss tries adding an afternoon call I may have to turn my phone off, the game kicks off at 2pm.

Will McGlynn: Up and ready, 7am here in Calgary, Canada for a midday kick-off - it might be 'Cowtown' but doing my part by introducing any Canadians who will listen to Vindaloo & Three Lions. England 3-2.

Megan Spraggins: We hunted around Prague to make sure we found somewhere to watch it...can't come all this way and miss the match!

Ian Poulter is hoping he can 'swing' the Scots into supporting neighbours England tonight.

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Mixed opinions on whether Raheem Sterling should play for England then, but who will start for Croatia?

There’s lots of speculation in the Croatian press, with Jutarnji List, external newspaper suggesting that coach Zlatko Dalic is using the uncertainty to play “cat and mouse” with England.

“England is an attacking side, they like to go forward, they are quick, but are not as skilful as our players. Croatia is slower, but smarter, and capable of effectively using counter attacks.

“Even though Andrej Kramaric is a quality player that any coach can depend on, the counter-attacking approach could mean that Ivan Perisic could be the preferred option."

Joe Wilkinson: To those saying we should go into the game as underdogs, go back to hiding under your rocks. We are ranked 6 places higher than Croatia in the Fifa rankings and they have had to go through 2 ET and Penalty finishes. They are there for the taking. We will win this game.

Janes, Rastrick: Opened the dishwasher this morning and my England pint glass (bought for my birthday on day of Panama game) smashed. This is all I need! #nervous

Luke Parsons: Sterling's been awful in my opinion, but I reckon today he's gonna pop up with a goal. All part of the plan.

Let's pop back to the Premier League for a second, as West Ham have confirmed another signing after landing Jack Wilshere.

Andriy Yarmolenko says he has joined an "interesting project" after moving from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.

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