It all started with such hope, after Kieran Tripper put England 1-0 up against Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.
Barely five minutes into the game and Luka Modric brought down Dele Alli on the edge of the penalty area and England took an early lead.
It seemed like it was meant to be. After all, the psychic pig said so.
MARCUS THE MYSTIC PIG ON ”THIS MORNING” HAS PICKED ENGLAND AGAIN pic.twitter.com/0HmuyZRKpq
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) July 11, 2018
#ItsComingHome pic.twitter.com/2KAeCHvBhm
— Simon Conway
(@SimonConway) July 11, 2018
But the Three Lions struggled to dominate for much of the game, with Croatia in possession most of the time. They scored an hour in, and finally netted the winning second goal in extra time.
England fans went from the highs of an early lead to the crushing reality that it’s not coming home for another four years.
Hyde Park erupted in elation, and beer, after England’s goal.
England fans in Hyde Park waste about $10,000 in beer on team’s first goal against Croatia pic.twitter.com/lfCxGZfqNW
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 11, 2018
As did Castlefield, in Manchester, and many towns and cities across England.
Manchester #ENGCRO pic.twitter.com/tVI6Bx3PQJ
— Dean Kirby (@deankirby_) July 11, 2018
It started feel like an eternity. Could football really be coming home?
Well, shall we end the match now?
— Julia Hartley-Brewer (@JuliaHB1) July 11, 2018
Why does time in football game pass so quickly when you’re losing, yet so slowly when you’re winning. Agony.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 11, 2018
Then Croatia had the upper hand, full of energy, and Twitter began to turn.
England. pic.twitter.com/6AQ1W4Icue
— . (@easantejr) July 11, 2018
WARNING PRAYER OVERLOAD IN ANGLICAN SECTOR #ENGCRO
— God (@TheTweetOfGod) July 11, 2018
It’s like football is *trying* to come home, but on the District line. #ENGCRO
— Justin Myers (@theguyliner) July 11, 2018
Escalation pic.twitter.com/t0r8w36CJ9
— Sandra Glab (@glabsandra) July 11, 2018
Until, eventually, hope was given up.
My wife says it’s character building, but I’m a Sunderland fan – I have enough character already
— Mark Ferguson (@Markfergusonuk) July 11, 2018
SO CLOSE… and yet… so far…
#WorldCup #ENGCRO pic.twitter.com/kluQC1VUi9
— BBC One (@BBCOne) July 11, 2018
But pride was not.
England fans right now.
pic.twitter.com/jjtmMz0maF
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 11, 2018
Queues are forming across the nation as @GarethSouthgate offers free hugs to all after #ENG #WorldCup exit as only #GarethSouthgateWould #ENGCRO pic.twitter.com/VgO6OXaglf
— Evie the Cat (@HMCabinetCat) July 11, 2018
Just look @GarethSouthgate : hugging and kissing every one of his players and staff; individually congratulating all of his opponents (whilst aceing a waistcoat). What a man. What an example of C21st masculinity. #WorldCup #EngCro
— Beverley Turner (@beverleyturner) July 11, 2018
Dear @England,
Thank you for bringing us together.
Thank you for making us smile.
Thank you for caring.
Thank you for making us believe.
Thank you for giving a new generation a team to be proud of.
We look forward to giving you a hero's reception on the weekend.— BBC News England (@BBCEngland) July 11, 2018
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