Bobby Robson -- the last manager to take England to the World Cup semifinals -- would be urging Gareth Southgate's team on with "every fibre of his being" says his widow Elsie.
Robson, who died of cancer in 2009, saw his dream of emulating the 1966 World Cup-winning team end with a penalty shootout defeat by eventual champions Germany in 1990.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Elsie said her late husband would have been swept away by the surprise run to the last four.
"Bob would be thrilled by the progress of this talented England team," said Elsie
"Representing his country as a player and a manager meant the world to him and I know he would be enjoying every minute of this World Cup.
"Bob was immensely proud to reach the semifinals at Italia '90 and bitterly disappointed not to go further.
“He would be willing Gareth Southgate and the England team to go all the way in Russia with every fibre of his being."
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