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ENGLAND'S players have landed Moscow - and the good-natured banter between the squad is in full flow.

As the squad boarded their coach taking them to their date with destiny and Croatia in the semi-finals, Jesse Lingard and Trent Alexander-Arnold were in high spirits.

Trent Alexander-Arnold decided to mock Jesse Lingard's goal celebration as the players boarded the bus
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Trent Alexander-Arnold decided to mock Jesse Lingard's goal celebration as the players boarded the busCredit: Instagram @england

As the pair walked towards the vehicle, Alexander-Arnold stuck two fingers up behind his team-mate's head in a typical, old-school prank.

Lingard then responded by impersonating Alexander-Arnold's scouse accent as he shouted to the camera: "We're off to the semis."

The joking was far from over.

Alexander-Arnold grabbed his Manchester United rival around the neck before Lingard quickly scooted into the coach.

As the two England stars walked out of the hotel, Trent Alexander-Arnold put up two fingers behind Jesse Lingard's head
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As the two England stars walked out of the hotel, Trent Alexander-Arnold put up two fingers behind Jesse Lingard's headCredit: Instagram @england
The Manchester United man then attempted to speak in a scouse accent like Trent Alexander-Arnold
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The Manchester United man then attempted to speak in a scouse accent like Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: Instagram @england
Both players saw the funny side of their respective foolings before boarding the team coach
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Both players saw the funny side of their respective foolings before boarding the team coachCredit: Instagram @england
But it was the Liverpool man who won the day as he mocked his countryman's famous goal celebration
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But it was the Liverpool man who won the day as he mocked his countryman's famous goal celebrationCredit: Instagram @england
Gareth Southgate confidently strolled off the plane in Moscow
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Gareth Southgate confidently strolled off the plane in MoscowCredit: Rex Features

But Alexander-Arnold, who has missed out to Kieran Trippier on a regular starting XI slot, saved the best until last.

He turned towards the camera and acted out Lingard's 'JLingz' goal celebration with his hands.

England's stars appear incredibly relaxed ahead of their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years.

Earlier in the day during training, they were seen tossing around rubber chickens and testing each others' reflexes out by hitting each other with the toys.

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Harry Kane has scored six goals for the Three Lions in RussiaCredit: Rex Features
The England squad looked focused as they made their way off the plane
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Danny Welbeck and Jesse Lingard heading into the team hotel on Tuesday afternoon
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Danny Welbeck and Jesse Lingard heading into the team hotel on Tuesday afternoonCredit: Reuters
Manchester United star Ashley Young looks prepared for the showdown with Croatia
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Manchester United star Ashley Young looks prepared for the showdown with CroatiaCredit: Reuters
But the poor rubber animal was set to come in for some rough treatment during the session
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But the poor rubber animal was set to come in for some rough treatment during the sessionCredit: Reuters
Harry Kane hoists another chicken into the air - will he be hoisting the World Cup aloft on Sunday too?
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Harry Kane hoists another chicken into the air - will he be hoisting the World Cup aloft on Sunday too?Credit: PA:Press Association
Dele Alli gets ready to strike with he chicken the weapon in training
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Dele Alli gets ready to strike with he chicken the weapon in trainingCredit: EPA
England have fun in training the day before they meet Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals

England have a clean bill of health ahead of their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years.

The Three Lions take on Croatia in Moscow on Wednesday looking to earn a place in Sunday's final.

Jordan Henderson was a fitness worry with a tight hamstring but trained fully alongside Jamie Vardy, who missed Saturday's win over Sweden with a groin injury.

SunSport reported how manager Southgate is not expected to reshape his midfield to combat Croatia dangermen Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic.

So the same 11 that started against Colombia and Sweden are set to start in Moscow.

One of the rubber chickens is thrown towards Fabian Delph as he gets set to play the role of safe hands
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One of the rubber chickens is thrown towards Fabian Delph as he gets set to play the role of safe handsCredit: PA:Press Association
And the Manchester City utility man proved he was up to the task of securing the chicken
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And the Manchester City utility man proved he was up to the task of securing the chickenCredit: PA:Press Association
The light-hearted entertainment introduced into the session proves how relaxed the England squad appear to be
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The light-hearted entertainment introduced into the session proves how relaxed the England squad appear to beCredit: Reuters
Maybe it was a game of tag to test the players' reflexes out?
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Maybe it was a game of tag to test the players' reflexes out?Credit: Reuters
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