00:01England have booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in
00:09one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament.
00:13In a hostile atmosphere at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Thomas Tuchel's side showed resilience, quality and determination
00:24to overcome the host despite playing much of the second half with 10 men.
00:32Jude Bellingham was the star of the show, scoring twice in just 98 seconds before Harry Kane calmly converted a
00:42second half penalty to restore England's two-goal advantage.
00:46Mexico mounted a spirited comeback after Jarrell Kwanza's red card, but Jordan Pickford produced several crucial saves and blocks to
00:57crosses to preserve England's lead until the final whistle.
01:03The reward for the display is a quarter-final clash with Norway, who stunned Brazil with a memorable 2-1
01:12victory to continue their remarkable World Cup run.
01:17Led by the prolific Erling Haaland and captain Martin Erdegaard, Norway will provide a stern test for England as both
01:26nations chase a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
01:30England will take confidence from their fighting display against Mexico, but know they must improve defensively if they are to
01:39contain Norway's attacking threat.
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