The team are back at the Solplay Hotel just outside Lisbon, reflecting on a fantastic night for English football.

England's 4-2 victory over Croatia has got the entire nation buzzing, but Terry says it is important the players do not waste energy with only 48 hours to prepare for the biggest game of their lives.

He said: "We don't have long to prepare but I don't think it's going to be a problem. After the games in the tournament so far we've been just having massages and a warm down, so hopefully that's what we'll do.

"That will help us to relax and to recover. And the day after we'll be fine and raring to go.

"Of course there were a few tired legs at the end against Croatia but we're ready for the next challenge."

England's players are on a major high after last night's heroics, and they have been given a day off today to recover from their efforts.

There will be no press conferences and no major training sessions for the squad. But you can guarantee they will still be thinking about Thursday's game and the prospect of taking on Portugal.

Terry added: "I watched Portugal on television against Spain and they looked good to be fair

"It was the best game they have played so far and it will be a good match on Thursday. But we believe we can go on and beat them."