England defeated Norway 2-1 to enter the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, ending Norway’s historic run in this edition. Jude Bellingham was once again the Three Lions hero, scoring twice in the all-important game.
Playing in their first-ever World Cup courtesy of some powerful performances and individual brilliance, Norway took the lead as Andreas Schjelderup fired the ball into the English net, giving his country an early advantage. But Bellingham, who also netted a double in a memorable 3-2 win over Mexico in the last 16, produced a moment of magic to equalise just before half-time.
Norway’s second goal was disallowed after a VAR review, which has been at the centre of controversy in this World Cup for multiple reasons.
Bellingham then stepped up to score his second goal of the game and sixth overall in the tournament to send England into the semi-finals.
England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for the chance to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years.
Having failed to win a World Cup knockout game after conceding first since the final of 1966 before this tournament, England have now done so twice in three matches.
Harry Kane’s heroics prevented an embarrassing early exit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 32.
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