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Today at the World Cup: Wednesday, July 4

Gareth Southgate attends a press conference at Spartak Stadium on July 2, 2018
Image: Gareth Southgate will take part in a press conference on Wednesday

With the last 16 over, the action on the field takes a brief break, but there is still plenty of World Cup happenings to keep an eye on.

Each morning during the tournament we will bring you an overview of what is coming up...

Colombia v England reaction

After England's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Colombia on Tuesday evening, we will have all the reaction for you across Sky Sports on Wednesday, with Gary Neville, Jamie Redknapp, Dennis Wise and Phil Thompson giving their thoughts on Sky Sports News.

We will also have all the latest from the England camp from our reporters out in Russia.

Plus, our World Cup Daily LIVE! blog will be running from 7am on Sky Sports' digital platforms as well as plenty of reaction and features reflecting on the result.

Jordan Pickford
Image: Jordan Pickford celebrates England's victory on Tuesday

What are the team doing?

England will be getting back to Repino at around 6am in the morning, according to manager Gareth Southgate. England are then scheduled to take part in a press conference at around lunchtime.

Anything else happening?

As a matter of fact, there is! Quarter-finalists France and Russia are preparing for their upcoming matches with training and press conferences on Wednesday.

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Russia will hold an open training and mixed zone session in Moscow with a France news conference and training also taking place.

France coach Didier Deschamps pictured during the World Cup game against Australia
Image: France coach Didier Deschamps sees his side face Russia next

What you should read today...

We have the best features and analysis from Tuesday's England win...

England's golden chance

Pre-tournament expectations are out the window. England must seize the opportunity of the dream draw ahead of them...

England player ratings

England midfielder Sue Smith rated England's players after their dramatic penalty win over Colombia in the World Cup last 16.

Sweden scouting report

How tough will Sweden be in the next round? We take a closer look at England's quarter-final opponents.

England show mental resolve

Southgate's side have shaken off the burden of history - who knows where this might end now?

Harry Kane celebrates the 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Colombia
Image: Harry Kane celebrates the 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Colombia

    With no football for a few days, keep yourself busy and relive the magic with the best features from the last-16 matches.

    Martinez's Plan B pays off

    Japan's skill and intensity exposed Belgium's tactical plans but Roberto Martinez deserves credit for finding a solution.

    Brazil's template for success

    Neymar will take the headlines but Tite's Brazil have the defence to win this World Cup.

    Mbappe overshadows Messi

    Kylian Mbappe stars, Paul Pogba at his best and Lionel Messi misses out. The talking points from a World Cup thriller...

    Luis Suarez believes Uruguay can do what Argentina couldn't and stop Kylian Mbappe
    Image: Kylian Mbappe starred for France on Saturday

    Lozano: Making of a World Cup star

    Mexico winger Hirving Lozano could be set for a big transfer this summer but his rise to prominence has not been straight-forward.

    Sterile Spain pay the price

    Spain paid the price for sterile domination against Russia and are out of the World Cup after a penalty shootout defeat.

    Suarez back to his best

    Edinson Cavani stole the headlines as Uruguay beat Portugal, but Luis Suarez's influence should not be underplayed.

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