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England fans across Kent are out in force as England take on Croatia in the World Cup.
It is the nation's first semi-final in the tournament since 1990, when the Three Lions lost to West Germany on penalties.
Life was completely different back then, with Margaret Thatcher still Prime Minister and the first web browser just being launched.
*****Check out our live updates of the build-up to the game and how it all unfolded*****
Kent's roads are expected to be almost deserted throughout the match.
Supporters should count themselves lucky they are not among those who have to work during the big game.
And school children have been sending their adorable good luck messages to their favourite players.
After match reaction
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Wayne Rooney: "Gutted. Massive well done to all the lads who have done us all proud, keep your heads held high.
"This is a great young team with a big big future."
Reports of flares being set off in Maidstone town centre... stay safe everyone
9.35pm
The dream is over England lose 1-2 after a valiant effort.
9.25pm
C'mon lads you can still do it...
9.22pm
Nooooooo. Croatia score.
9.20pm
9.15pm
Extra time half-time score 1-1. This one might be going all the way
8.55pm
Extra time underway - time to make history
8.51pm
Full-time score 1-1. We're going into extra time, and maybe penalties...
8.38pm
Unfortunately this little girl's prediction didn't come true - but there's still time!
8.34pm
We're hanging on a bit at the moment and nerves are starting to fray
8.29pm
8.25pm
Disaster. It's 1-1.
8.20pm
8.10pm
Tonight's official attendance is 78,011
8pm
We're back underway for the second half... let's hope there are more scenes like this in Kent
7.55pm
7.45pm
Half-time: England 1 Croatia 0 (we’re potentially just 45 minutes from the World Cup final!)
7.35pm
You have to have all bases covered...
7.25pm
7.20pm
7.15pm
Scenes like this will be taking place across Kent
7.05pm
GOAL FOR ENGLAND!
6.55pm
6.40pm
6.20pm
The teams have been announced
6pm
5.50pm
5.30pm
Kent Police showing they have a sense of humour
5.20pm
5.10pm
Kick-off is fast approaching as England football fans look forward to their first semi final for 10,234 days
