The rugby world responds to England’s semi-final defeat against Croatia

Wednesday, 11 July 2018 at 21:50

bySteven Smith

England's bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 came to an end in the last four as they lost in extra time to Croatia in Moscow.

Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute, slotting in from Ivan Perisic's flick-on into the area.

Here’s how rugby stars reacted on social media after the result:

Nick Easter

@nick_easter

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So proud lads!! Heroes everyone. #ThreeLionsOnAShirt

8:48 PM · Jul 11, 2018

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Austin Healey

@IamAustinHealey

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Officials are shite

8:10 PM · Jul 11, 2018

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Stuart W Hogg

@StuartWHOGG_

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Bit of advice. Never make stupid bets. @miketindall13 you b******!! Thanks to @Croce85 for the jersey 👀🤢

6:08 PM · Jul 11, 2018

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Your boys did well. Fantastic world cup. They will have no pressure on Saturday, not the game they wanted. Go out and celebrate a great month of football. @England

8:45 PM · Jul 11, 2018

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James Wilson

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Well done @England worth the 6am starts from New Zealand 👏🏽

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8:47 PM · Jul 11, 2018

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David Strettle

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Sport should unite people and that’s what they have done. Couldn’t be prouder of them 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 If there was ever a group of lads who could be world beaters in 4 years time.... 👏👏👏👏

8:42 PM · Jul 11, 2018

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