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

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