Bellingham double sends England past Norway to semis
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- Jude Bellingham scored both England goals in the 2-1 extra-time comeback win over Norway, earning a 9.5 rating, with BBC noting he has "been dragging England through tough moments throughout this whole tournament."
- Jordan Pickford became England's most-capped player in World Cups but was caught out by Andreas Schjelderup's cross for Norway's opener, earning a 5 rating in an "uncertain performance."
- Marc Guehi effectively marshalled Erling Haaland despite nursing a hamstring issue, earning an 8 rating from BBC for "always dependable" defending.
- Harry Kane was given no space by Norway's well-coached defence and had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half, earning a 6 rating.
- Declan Rice moved to England's deepest midfielder role but "didn't look 100%" amid an illness this week and was substituted at half-time, earning a 6.
- Djed Spence won a penalty in extra time that was overturned by VAR, with his late shot also saved, while Morgan Rogers saw his effort spilled into the area for Bellingham's winner.
- Reece James entered in central midfield before shifting to his natural right-back role as Thomas Tuchel made late adjustments, earning a 6.
Why it matters: Bellingham's double carried England into the World Cup semi-finals despite a supporting cast that underperformed — Kane managed a 6, Pickford a 5 after being beaten for Norway's opener, and an illness-affected Rice was subbed at half-time, leaving the Three Lions leaning almost entirely on their star midfielder heading into the final four.
