Supporters celebrate at south London’s Boxpark as quarter-final success brings World Cup within reach

Sun streamed through the roof as face-painted masses took to their seats for the England v Columbia World Cup quarter-final at south London’s Boxpark Croydon.

With long benches and tables stretched before the screen, it felt more like a big family picnic than a football match. At a stretch, it could have been the setting for the best-behaved banquet you’ve ever seen.

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