00:00England are within touching distance of another men's World Cup final, but standing in their
00:06way are defending champions Argentina in one of football's most famous international rivalries.
00:13The winners will book a place in the final against Spain, while defeat will end hopes
00:18of lifting the trophy.
00:20England manager Thomas Tuchel says he does not feel burdened by the nation's long wait
00:26for World Cup success.
00:27Instead, he believes occasions like this are what football is all about, bringing people
00:33together and giving supporters something to believe in.
00:37Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to face England for the first time in his career,
00:43adding another chapter to a fixture with decades of history both on and off the pitch.
00:49Defender Mark Gahey says the pressure sits with the holders, while England remain hopeful
00:55now that midfielder Declan Rice has been cleared for play after a late fitness assessment.
01:01Security has been strengthened around the match because of the scale of the occasion.
01:07Tuchel says his players are excited, competitive and eager for the challenge, describing the
01:13meeting between two iconic football nations as a privilege rather than a burden.
01:18The England squad has already shown resilience throughout the tournament, overcoming difficult
01:24moments and finding ways to progress.
01:27Supporters will now be hoping that experience can help the team handle the intensity of a
01:32match carrying huge expectations.
01:35The players know every moment could decide whether their journey continues, with a place in football
01:40history waiting for whoever reaches the final.
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