The semi-final may have been a game too far for England but what a journey it’s been. Gareth the Lionheart’s young team fell short but gave us memories that we’ll cherish forever. Knighthoods for all!We look back over England’s tournament with fondness, surprise and a little bit of curiosity about what could have been. That’s more like it.We also discuss the irrelevances that are the third place play-off and the final. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further readingLuka Modric felt England underestimated Croatia:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44804874Michael Cox on Gareth Southgate’s semi-final tactics:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-england-vs-croatia-gareth-southgate-tactics-tactical-immaturity-final-a8443526.htmlHow England’s players rated:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/11/croatia-england-player-ratings-world-cup-semi-final For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy