Jesse Lingard helps England reach FIFA World Cup semi finals

They are through to the semi finals of the FIFA World Cup semi for the first time since 1990.

And Jesse Lingard, Warrington's Manchester United star, made a huge contribution in the second half as England defeated Sweden 2-0.

Jesse Lingard in action against Sweden. Picture: AaronChown/PA Wire

His curling dinked cross fell perfectly for Tottenham's Dele Alli to seal a comfortable victory.

Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was man of the match with a series of crucial saves in the second half.

The Warrington lad celebrated with his mum after the final whistle.

Because i said we aint going home she came here ❤️ Love You pic.twitter.com/rEPiLVdth8

— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) July 7, 2018

England will go on to play Croatia, victors over Russia on penalties, in Wednesday night's semi final.

What were your thoughts?

Great quality from @JesseLingard to pick our the cross pic.twitter.com/z7fISaFKF3

— Junior325is (@Junior58757251) July 7, 2018

Get in there!!! @England !!!!! @HarryMaguire93 absolutely solid #eng #worldcup

— Adam Birchall (@a_birchy) July 7, 2018

ITS COMING HOME

— Carys (@carysmcaulay) July 7, 2018

👏👏👏

— Daryl Clark (@Darylclark9) July 7, 2018

Classy, classy England. Never honestly thought we'd say that in #WorldCup
Bring on the Russians (hopefully)!

— Chris Irvine (@Chrisirvine) July 7, 2018

wanna marry Jesse Lingard, actually obsessed with him

— Em (@emcartwright_) July 7, 2018

It’s coming home! ⚽️⚽️

— ryan atkins (@rararyan85) July 7, 2018

Jesse Lingard pose!! @8deejay_8 @JesseLingard pic.twitter.com/BrzH583276

— chloe bowyer (@bowyer_chloe) July 7, 2018

Hardest decision im gonna have to make... where am I gonna get my “it came home 2018” & “#JLingz” tattoo’s!? #ItsComingHome #ComeOnEngland @England @JesseLingard

— Dionne 🐝 (@deebaggio_) July 7, 2018

somebody give Jesse Lingard a knighthood, what a shift he’s just put in

— Ben Cross (@BCross93) July 7, 2018

#JLingz proving the doubters wrong every game! @JesseLingard

— Sam Jarvis (@samjarvis3) July 7, 2018

Jesse Lingard didn't score today but he played a big part in #ENG clinching a spot in the semis. Assisted on Dele Alli's goal and led the team in shots (4), successful dribbles (4) and pass accuracy (93%). #WorldCup

— Ivan Bavatic 🇭🇷 (@LWOSJohnBava) July 7, 2018

It is actually coming home!! That £5 bet on England to win at the start of the tournament doesn’t seem so stupid now 😏 #Itscominghome https://t.co/NF2vL2o9kG

— Jodie Cunningham (@Jodie_cunny) July 7, 2018

Because i said we aint going home she came here ❤️ Love You pic.twitter.com/rEPiLVdth8

— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) July 7, 2018