Jude Bellingham was England’s hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway’s historic run and reach the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win after extra-time.
In their first-ever quarterfinal, Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway into a shock lead in the searing Miami heat on Saturday.
But Bellingham, who also netted a double in a memorable 3-2 over Mexico in the last 16, produced a moment of magic to equalise just before half-time.
Norway had a second goal controversially disallowed after a VAR review in the second half for a foul by Erling Haaland as both sets of players were pushed to their physical limits by going to extra-time.
Bellingham came up with another big moment for the winner as he pounced on an error by Orjan Nyland to sweep in his sixth goal of the tournament.
Bellingham said "character" and "perseverance" were behind England's win tonight.
"So proud of this team once again... it was a victory for everyone."
Bellingham said of his second goal in extra time that he told Morgan Rodger to keep going, as"I knew he was going to make an impact in the game".
He called Djed Spence and Dan Burn "warriors" for stepping up to their first World Cup with England.
And, on his manager's comments that England were disappointing? "Whatever. It is difficult out there."
England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for the chance to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years.
