Our red, white and blue army battled their way out of the so-called Group of Death early today sparking scenes of jubilation across the south.

But Sven's men kept the country on the edge of their seats as they fought out a goalless draw in the Japanese city of Osaka this morning.

It now means England face Denmark in the last 16 of the competition on Saturday.

But favourites and twice World Cup winners Argentina crashed out of the competition after Saints star Anders Svensson scored Sweden's only goal in a 1-1 draw in the other match in the group.

The nearest England came to scoring was in the 43rd minute when a long-range Paul Scholes shot was touched onto the post by 19-year-old Nigerian keeper Enyeama.

Pubs, offices, schools and homes across Hampshire rocked in celebration as the final whistle sounded.

Supporters had been desperately hoping Friday's fantastic 1-0 victory over arch rivals Argentina - secured by David Beckham's first-half penalty -would not go to waste.

And they were not disappointed as Beckham's boys moved another step closer to World Cup glory.

Full Match report in tonight's Daily Echo