Sweden's defender Andreas Granqvist (L) heads the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final football match between Sweden and England at the Samara Arena in Samara on July 7, 2018.

#WC2018: England lead Sweden 1-0 at halftime of quarter-final

SAMARA, Russia (AFP) — England were 1-0 up against Sweden at half-time of their World Cup quarter-final in Samara on Saturday.

The game started in cagey fashion with both sides testing each out before Harry Maguire powered in a header from a corner in the 30th minute.

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