England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.
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England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.
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