England produced an outstanding team display to deservedly hand New Zealand their first World Cup loss in 12 years and book a spot in next weekend's final.
Eddie Jones had spoken in the week of his confidence that the Red Rose could book a first final place since 2007, and they duly defeated the All Blacks - tournament winners in 2011 and 2015.
And the Red Rose duly produced with a magnificent, powerful display, as they continue their quest to match the 2003 achievement of becoming world champions.
Jones' men made a superb start to proceedings in Yokohama, taking the lead with a try after just 97 seconds.
A relentless passage of power-play rugby ended with centre Manu Tuilagi crashing over for a try that captain Owen Farrell converted.
England thought they had increased their lead in the 25th-minute when flanker Sam Underhill sprinted over New Zealand's line unopposed.
However, the score was ruled out due to an error by Tom Curry, crossing in front of a New Zealand player during build-up play.
It was a let-off for the pre-tournament favourites, but England continued to battle and fight for every inch, and extended their lead before half-time, with a George Ford penalty making it 10-0.
Farrell limped off the field at the half-time whistle, but the skipper - who had led England in a 'V' shape formation to stare down the Haka pre-game - did return for the second period.
And England picked up where they left off with more powerful play.
Initially, they were unable to add to their advantage despite a pair off opportunities being handed their way.
First Elliot Daly's penalty from halfway missed to the left of the posts, before Tom Youngs became the second England player to see a try denied via TMO.
However, minutes later Ford - who returned to the lineup after only being a substitute against Australia in the last eight - had fired another penalty between the posts to extend the lead to 13-0.
Jones' men had made few mistakes, but just before the midway mark of the second half they handed the All Blacks a route back into the match.
A botched lineout deep in their own half giving Ardie Savea the chance to dot down, which he duly took to get English nerves jangling.
England responded immediately however, with more powerful play turning over possession in the All Blacks half and Ford again kicking home a penalty to restore a nine-point lead.
With 10 minutes remaining the Leicester Tigers fly-half again fired over to extend the advantage further, the 26 year-old proving his mental strength in yet another clutch situation.
New Zealand attempted to once more stir, but they were unable to rally as England kept them at arm's length, resistant until the final whistle.
Farrell declared post-match: “It’s a big game and we felt like we prepared well, all these big games are physical and we went from the off.
"We’ve got a number of ways of playing, a big pack but they can play as well. We’ll enjoy this win, but we go again.”
Looking inspired, Jones' men now await the winner of Sunday's other final four showdown between Wales and 2007 winners South Africa.
After this display, the Red Rose will return to Yokohama next Saturday as favourites to be crowned world champions for a second time.
