Kieran Trippier believes England are simply being a cleverer side than they have been at previous major tournaments after the approach of Gareth Southgate's side in their win over Colombia was questioned in some quarters.
The Three Lions prevailed 4-3 on penalties after a tempestuous encounter in Moscow ended 1-1 – setting up a quarter-final meeting against Sweden on Saturday.
Referee Mark Geiger struggled against a tide of incidents throughout the match, with Colombia defender Wilmar Barrios only booked for a first-half headbutt on Jordan Henderson and Jose Pekerman's side causing a lengthy delay between the award and conversion of Harry Kane's 57th-minute spot kick.