World Cup presenter's delirious reaction to England winning on penalties is everything

So. Much. Happiness.
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Sam Haysom
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World Cup presenter's delirious reaction to England winning on penalties is everything
Here's England Captain Harry Kane, post victory. Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images

It's fair to say this year's World Cup has produced some nail-bitingly tense games.

Tuesday night's knockout match between England and Colombia has to be one of the most nerve-shredding so far, though.

Nobody summed up the sweet, sweet feeling of relief when England finally won on penalties better than pundit (and former England striker) Ian Wright.

Here he is in the studio, reacting to England's final penalty:

That is what happiness looks like.

Wright wasn't the only former England player celebrating, either.

Here's hoping there'll be more reactions to come.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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