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Bellingham scores extra-time winner as England reach semi-finals

At a glance

  • Andreas Schjelderup gives Norway lead with dipping effort

  • Jude Bellingham equalises for England in first-half stoppage time

  • Norway have goal disallowed and hit bar after break

  • Bellingham punishes keeper error to put England ahead three minutes into extra time

  • England face Argentina next after they beat Switzerland

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Chief football writer in Miami

England stand one win from their first men's World Cup final since 1966 as Jude Bellingham's brilliant two-goal display inspired them to come from behind to beat Norway after extra time in Miami.

Thomas Tuchel's side rode their luck in a quarter-final played in fierce heat and humidity, but Bellingham was once again the talisman to send England into the last four, where they will play Argentina - a match which will be shown live on the BBC.

In a tight, tense encounter, Norway went ahead after 36 minutes when Andreas Schjelderup's dipping effort deceived England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to fly in.

England needed an instant response, with Bellingham inevitably providing it in first-half stoppage time when he took Anthony Gordon's pass perfectly in his stride to beat Norway keeper Orjan Nyland.

Tuchel was forced into half-time changes, replacing the influential Declan Rice, who has been struggling with illness and injury, as well as Noni Madueke, sending on Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka.

Norway threatened after the break, seeing a goal by Torbjorn Heggem ruled out for Erling Haaland's needless shove on Elliot Anderson, while David Moller Wolfe headed against the bar.

Haaland was subdued and eventually substituted at the break in extra time, with Bellingham having already stepped up again three minutes into the added period, pouncing after Nyland could only push out a shot from substitute Morgan Rogers.

England now go into their third World Cup semi-final since they lifted the Jules Rimet trophy 60 years ago, hoping they can change their fortunes after losses to West Germany in 1990 and Croatia in 2018.

Bellingham's Midas touch saves tired England

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'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead for the first time in the game

England were unable to repeat the heroics of their magnificent last-16 victory against Mexico in Azteca Stadium, perhaps understandably looking jaded after their exertions there, followed by these stifling conditions in Miami.

Where there is Bellingham, however, there is hope - and once again the Real Madrid star provided the moments that define and decide big games.

Bellingham's reaction after showing superb technique to equalise three minutes into first-half stoppage time was remarkable, simply turning and running back to the centre circle in businesslike fashion before whipping up England's fans.

England suffered in the sweltering second-half conditions as both teams tired, but it was Bellingham again who made the decisive contribution, reacting first to Nyland's slip to settle a game of fine margins.

It takes Bellingham's tally to six goals at the World Cup as he continues on what almost looks like a personal mission to bring glory to England.

Haaland kept quiet as England prevail

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Norway goal ruled out after VAR intervention

Haaland has emerged as one of the stars of this World Cup on and off the pitch with his seven goals leading Norway to the quarter-finals, while his personality has won the hearts of the United States.

This, however, was one game too far for the Manchester City striker, who has had a magnificent tournament, to exert his influence.

He threatened fleetingly, almost cashing in on a loss of concentration by John Stones in the first half, and was left frustrated when, with Norway 1-0 up, Alexander Sorloth inexplicably decided to go it alone rather than pass to the unmarked Haaland, who had a clear run on goal.

The final frustration came when he shoved Anderson in an incident that meant Heggem's goal, that would have restored Norway's lead, was ruled out.

Haaland knew what was coming after the video assistant referee (VAR) intervened, barely celebrating.

This was a day of disappointment, but his personality has captured the public's imagination after a World Cup that has brought great pride to Haaland and Norway.

Player of the match

Number: 10 J. Bellingham
Average rating 8.88
Number: 10 M. Ødegaard
Average Rating: 6.48
Number: 21 A. Schjelderup
Average Rating: 6.14
Number: 20 A. Nusa
Average Rating: 5.90
Number: 6 P. Berg
Average Rating: 5.83
Number: 22 O. Bobb
Average Rating: 5.80
Number: 8 S. Berge
Average Rating: 5.70
Number: 3 K. Ajer
Average Rating: 5.64
Number: 1 Ø. Nyland
Average Rating: 5.57
Number: 17 T. Heggem
Average Rating: 5.47
Number: 5 D. Møller Wolfe
Average Rating: 5.45
Number: 26 J. Ryerson
Average Rating: 5.42
Number: 9 E. Haaland
Average Rating: 5.32
Number: 14 F. Aursnes
Average Rating: 5.31
Number: 16 M. Pedersen
Average Rating: 5.28
Number: 7 A. Sørloth
Average Rating: 5.15
Number: 4 L. Østigård
Average Rating: 5.13
Number: 11 J. Strand Larsen
Average Rating: 4.80

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