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England booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham’s brace proving decisive.
The Three Lions came from behind to overcome a resilient Norwegian side led by Erling Haaland, progressing after an intense extra-time battle in Miami. They will take on the winner of the Argentina-Switzerland match.
England fought back from 1-0 down in Miami on Saturday to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time, securing their passage to the World Cup semi-finals.
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Having been given a scare by the Democratic Republic of Congo and overcome adversity to knock out co-hosts Mexico, the back-to-back European Championship finalists were made to sweat in Florida.
After Andreas Schjelderup’s brilliant opening goal put Norway ahead, Bellingham equalised just before half-time.
The match remained tightly contested throughout the second half as both sides created chances, with Norway’s attacking threat centred on Haaland’s relentless intensity.
Bellingham then scored the decisive second goal in the 93rd minute.
Tuchel’s stuttering side survived a poor second half, with Torbjorn Heggem seeing a goal ruled out and Kristoffer Ajer hitting the crossbar, before the Real Madrid star capitalised on Orjan Nyland’s error.
England will now face the winner of the Argentina – Switzerland match, bidding to reach their first World Cup final since 1966.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP)
