On Tuesday evening, Moscow's Spartak Stadium saw England win 4-3 in the penalty shootout against Colombia and advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2006
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Shortly after Eric Dier, England's fifth penalty-taker, went for a victory run in the crowded arena, Prince William logged in to Kensington Palace's official Twitter account to leave a sweet celebratory message for the team, saying that "the whole country is right behind you for Saturday!"
I couldn’t be prouder of @england — a victory in a penalty shootout! You have well and truly earned your place in the final eight of the #worldcup and you should know the whole country is right behind you for Saturday! Come on England! W
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) 3 июля 2018 г.
The post caused a meltdown in the Twitterverse, with many fans sharing Prince William's excitement over the dramatic win and craving for more "personal tweets."
Get in there William and get in there England
— Kate Perring (@Perring) 3 июля 2018 г.
Wills ❤️👑
— Camila 🦋 (@CutieMys) 3 июля 2018 г.
YESSSSS!!!! Would love to see more “personal tweets” like this in the future! #ComeOnEngland
— Lauren (@RunLauren) 4 июля 2018 г.
Wow! William tweeted!! This is so cool!
— Sandy Divsalar (@SandyDivsalar) 3 июля 2018 г.
My heartrate has come back to normal now. This has been an amazing world cup
— Hannah Louise Harvey (@purple_daisy_21) 3 июля 2018 г.
Well said, Prince William. In the words of the late Sir Bruce Forsyth, "Didn't they do well!"
— M P Hendry (@BoltonMike) 3 июля 2018 г.
— Jack Clark (@JackUKClark) 3 июля 2018 г.
— MishaTalks (@mishahenckel) 3 июля 2018 г.
England will face Sweden in Saturday's quarterfinal at the Samara Arena.
