England defender Marc Guehi insists pressure is on defending World Cup champions Argentina

England defender Marc Guehi insists pressure is on defending World Cup champions Argentina

Thomas Tuchel's side booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, securing England's second World Cup semi-final appearance in the past three editions of the tournament.

Victory over Argentina would send the Three Lions into their first final since lifting the trophy in 1966.

The encounter will mark the sixth World Cup clash between the two nations, whose long-running rivalry has produced some of football's most unforgettable moments.

Among them are Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal during the 1986 tournament and David Beckham's sending-off when the sides met in 1998.

Those incidents have helped forge a fixture renowned for its intensity and drama, with another high-stakes contest now on the horizon.

Ahead of the showdown, defender Guehi argued that the spotlight should fall on Argentina, maintaining that the title holders are the team facing the greater pressure to deliver.

"The pressure is on them, they are the world champions," said Guehi.

"It's the game of your life. You have to do what you can for your country."
 

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