Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018

Soccer Football - World Cup - England fans watch Colombia vs England - Flat Iron Square, London, Britain - July 3, 2018 England fans react during the match REUTERS/Simon Dawson

LONDON (Reuters) - England fans are dreaming of World Cup glory after their team banished a decades-long curse of flunking penalty shootouts thanks to a nail-biting win over Colombia.

Roaring middle-aged men ripped off their shirts and women danced at the Flat Iron Square bar in central London as England beat the Colombians 4-3 on penalties in Moscow on Tuesday.

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