England are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup – thanks to two brilliant goals from Jude Bellingham. The midfielder came to England’s rescue, first with an equaliser just before half-time, and then the crucial winner in the first period of extra time. Twelve of the 13 England goals in this tournament have come from Bellingham and Kane, superstars who continue to deliver for the team when it matters most. And, boy, did England need Bellingham. It was a disjointed display from the England team but the players stuck to the task, showing great spirit.

Who cares how they did it? The dream of winning a major tournament is alive and well

Who cares how they did it? The dream of winning a major tournament is alive and well

It wasn’t pretty but they played their hearts out and didn’t give up, doing what they had to do to get over the line. Knockout football is about winning, and that’s all that matters in the end. It is the World Cup semis next, leaving England just 90 minutes away from their first World Cup final in 60 years. That’s not to be sniffed at. Who cares how they did it? The dream of winning a major tournament is alive and well. The England manager Thomas Tuchel, in his TV interview after the match........

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