World Cup reader Q&A: Nick Ames answers yours Qs now - live

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Would a final against Spain have left us red faced?

Mentalfloss asks: On the basis of last night’s performance did we narrowly avoid being completely embarrassed by Spain on Sunday?

Nick says:

Look, it’s a distinct possibility. But – and I know this is the most terrible cliche – every game is its own universe. Perhaps England would have played their own game against Spain, rather than getting sucked into the snarl and niggle Argentina wanted during the first half. It would have been a fascinating clash between one consistent idea and another that appears to change on the hoof.

Spain during their semi final against France Photograph: Alexandre Martins/DPPI/Shutterstock

Nick Ames is online now

After a late comeback from Argentina led to heartbreak for England in last night’s World Cup semi-final, Guardian football reporter Nick Ames is online now answering your questions

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It’s been a morning of dejection for England fans after their defeat by Argentina last night in Atlanta. But, from Mendoza to Malaga, there is huge excitement for Sunday’s final. Of course, there’s also the third/fourth place playoff between England and France in Miami on Saturday still to come.

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Lionel Messi … still got it Photograph: Patrícia de Melo Moreira/AFP/Getty Images