England reach World Cup semis after 2-1 win over Norway
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- Harry Kane stated England 'have another level we can reach' after their 2-1 extra-time win over Norway, emphasizing the team has yet to play at full potential despite reaching the semi-finals.
- Thomas Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with England's performance, calling the team 'sloppy' and 'not fast enough', despite guiding them to a semi-final clash against Argentina.
- Jude Bellingham defended the players' efforts, countering Tuchel's criticism by highlighting the difficulty of facing Norway's attacking talent, including Haaland, Odegaard, Nusa, and Sorloth.
- England advanced to their fourth World Cup semi-final in history, seeking their first title since 1966 after previous final defeats in Euro 2020 and Euro 2022.
- Kane credited the squad's six-week commitment and desire, calling it an 'extremely successful era' for the national team while stressing the need for an even greater push in the final stages.
Why it matters: England continues to win despite visible cracks in performance and internal tension between manager and players, raising questions about cohesion under pressure. With a semi-final against Argentina looming, the gap between Tuchel’s expectations and on-field execution becomes a material risk to their title hopes.
