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WE know the dance, we’ve got a chance!

Happy Kyle Walker, John Stones and Jesse Lingard paid tribute to the heroes of Italia 90 in Samara.

 Kyle Walker, John Stones and Jesse Lingard did a dance after England's win over Sweden
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Kyle Walker, John Stones and Jesse Lingard did a dance after England's win over SwedenCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 The dance was a tribute to the heroes of Italia 90, who also reached the World Cup semis
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The dance was a tribute to the heroes of Italia 90, who also reached the World Cup semisCredit: PA:Empics Sport
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Back then, Terry Butcher and Chris Waddle produced their best wedding-style dad dancing after beating Belgium in the last 16.

The brilliant scenes were sparked by THAT last-minute David Platt goal.

Yesterday, choked-up BBC 5 Live pundit Waddle was almost in tears on the radio as England rolled back the years and marched into the semi-finals.

The Boys of 2018 are in the groove. Playing Belgium again only happens in the final.


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 David Platt scored the winner against Belgium at Italia 90
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David Platt scored the winner against Belgium at Italia 90Credit: Getty - Contributor

If history repeats itself, we could see Waddle back on the dancefloor!

Another man with tears in his eyes yesterday was Gary Lineker.

But he only became emotional after being played a clip of Sir Bobby Robson reflecting on the Italia 90 penalty heartache against Germany.

Lineker apologised to his fellow BBC pundits after being caught on camera looking frozen, saying: “Sorry, my eye.”

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 Gareth Southgate has made the nation smile again
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Gareth Southgate has made the nation smile againCredit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun
 Gary Lineker fought back the tears as he watched a clip of Sir Bobby Robson
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Gary Lineker fought back the tears as he watched a clip of Sir Bobby Robson
Gary Lineker appears to be teary as BBC show Italia ’90 World Cup semi-final heartbreak
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