England fans declared the World Cup knockout curse over after the Three Lions' dramatic penalty shootout win over Colombia.

Midfielder Eric Dier slotted home the winning spot kick to confirm England's place in the last eight of the tournament, sending the relatively few England fans in the stadium and nearby bar into raptures.

The national side's first knockout win in 12 years and only the second shootout win in eight attempts, along with a quarter final draw against Sweden, had many supporters believing "football's coming home".

Kensington Palace tweeted the team congratulations from the Duke of Cambridge, signing the tweet W.

The apparently personal message from the president of the Football Association said: "I couldn't be prouder of @england - a victory in a penalty shootout! You have well and truly earned your place in the final eight of the #worldcup? ?and you should know the whole country is right behind you for Saturday! Come on England! W."

Former England striker Gary Lineker tweeted: "Football. There is nothing like it. Nothing."

Fellow former Three Lions star Alan Shearer simply said: "Yesssssssss boys yeeesss yes yes #RUSSIA_2018 @England."

England are now joint second favourites alongside France to win the tournament at just 4/1, according bookmakers Ladbrokes.