It was a different atmosphere in Rome from the experience England have had in Wembley at this year's European tournament when they took on Ukraine in their quarterfinal clash.
The Three Lions put four past their opponents to book a place in the last four. A brace from captain, Harry Kane and a goal each from Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson sealed the victory for Gareth Southgate's men.
Kane gave England the lead as early as the 4th minute after a fine run by Raheem Sterling down the left flank to drive and play in the Tottenham striker.
Maguire will double the lead in the 46th minute, heading home a Luke Shaw cross from the left side of attack. Kane again headed home from another Shaw cross, before substitute, Jordan Henderson wrapped it up with his first international goal for England on his 62nd appearance.
England will now play Denmark in the semifinal at a familiar ground in Wembley.
Heere are three things we learnt.
*1. Clean slate boys
Not many would have predicted that the English team will pull through the group stages without conceding, not to say that they would play five matches and still yet to see their defence breached.
Jordan Pickford, who has had a fantastic tournament so far, becomes the first goalkeeper to keep as much cleans sheets in a single tournament.
For a Pickford that was sometimes prone to errors, especially at Everton, he has proven doubters wrong with a lot of fine saves coming in the process.
Do you think Pickford can complete the tournament without conceding a single goal?*
2. Sterling marching on
It is very difficult today for the English side to play and score without a name appearing, either on the score or assist sheet, Raheem Sterling.
The Manchester City forward who scored all of England's two goals during the group stage was the brain behind Harry Kane's first goal.
The former Liverpool man has now contributed to 22 England goals in his last 21 appearances, a run of 15 goals and 7 assists.
Do you think Raheem Sterling has been England's best player at this year's Euros?
3. English glory days
This English side have been much criticized over the years, not for their lack of talent but for achievements that complement the array of talents.
This generation under Gareth Southgate seem to be writing their own history and changing the narrative.
This is the third time in the history of the Three Lions that they have reached the semifinal of an European championship. They last did so in 1968 and 1996.
Their manager, Gareth Southgate is the first manager since Alf Ramsey (1966 and 1968) to guide the Whites to the semifinal of two major tournaments. Southgate led England to a fourth-placed finish at the last world cup held in Russia in 2018.
Do you think Southgate can guide England to glory?
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