England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and reach the World Cup semi-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice. The English had the edge in the key attacking stats – eight shots on target to four, three big chances to one – and that told in the end.
Norway took a deserved lead in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup finished Martin Ødegaard's pass. But England struck back just before half-time, Bellingham nodding in Anthony Gordon's cross. The game looked destined for extra time until Bellingham grabbed his second in the 93rd minute, a late winner that silenced the Norwegian fans.
Bellingham's brace – the second a stoppage-time winner – was the decisive difference. England had 52% possession and attempted 14 shots, but it was their ruthless finishing of big chances (two scored out of three) that proved crucial, while Norway's Kristoffer Ajer was booked late on.
