England have reached the last four of the World Cup after beating Norway 2-1.
A brace from Jude Bellingham saw the Three Lions win after extra time and continue their run in the tournament.
Either Argentina or Switzerland are up next, with the world champions in action at 2am.
Wonderwall belted out at full-time as England fans can look forward to a World Cup semi-final for the fourth time in their history on Wednesday.
England boss Thomas Tuchel was not pleased with his side’s performance despite the victory.
He said: “We will get better, we need to get better. Now it’s celebrations. Now it’s taking it all in. We need everything to make a better performance.”
Goodbye for now, England in the last four
England will play in the semi-finals on Wednesday
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That concludes our coverage of England’s quarter-final contest against Norway.
The Three Lions have done it. A semi-final on Wednesday awaits.
For now, read the full match report from tonight here.
Will see you on Wednesday for England’s World Cup semi-final.
Argentina or Switzerland up next
Looking ahead, pubs can expect to be rammed on Wednesday night with England’s semi-final scheduled for 8pm.
Either Argentina or Switzerland are up next, who kick off in just over half an hour.
Two wins away… think we can all start dreaming now?
Jude Bellingham dismisses Thomas Tuchel’s comments
No media training tonight, straight from the heart.
Jude Bellingham dismissed Thomas Tuchel’s comment that he was “not happy” with England’s performance.
The midfielder told ITV: “Whatever. It is difficult out there. It was a tough shift.”
Thomas Tuchel ‘not happy with England’s performance’
Thomas Tuchel is ‘not happy’ with England’s performance
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Despite progressing to the semi-finals, Thomas Tuchel is not happy with England’s performance.
“We made life very, very difficult for ourselves today. The result is fantastic; we’re in the last four. It’s amazing. I’m not happy with the performance.
“In every sense. The commitment is there, but we made life very, very difficult for us in the way we played, how we played. Sloppy, tactical mistakes, not fast enough. Not repetitive enough. We were lucky enough.
“We will get better; we need to get better. Now it’s celebrations. Now it’s taking it all in. We need everything to make a better performance,” he told ITV.
ENGLAND THROUGH TO WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL
England have done it!
Two goals from Jude Bellingham is enough for the Three Lions to book a spot in the last-four.
Either Argentina or Switzerland are up next, who kick-off in just over an hour.
Stick with us, reaction to follow.
England just a couple of minutes away
England just need to see it out now. Jordan Pickford is brave coming out to punch the ball, getting winded in the process.
Norway are frustrated as the referee blows his whistle to check on the England goalkeeper.
Two minutes of normal time to go.
England peppering the Norway goal as Jude Bellingham is replaced
Dan Burn has come on for England
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Bukayo Saka and Djed Spence have both had strikes at Norway’s goal, with Orjan Nyland making some impressive stops.
England nearly got a cushion on their lead, as Jude Bellingham is replaced by Dan Burn.
The big defender has come on as the Three Lions shift to a back five and try to protect their lead.
ERLING HAALAND SUBBED OFF
Well, this was not expected.
Erling Haaland has been subbed off and replaced by Crystal Palace’s Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Fifteen minutes to play, England nearly there.
Cracking first half of extra time by England
Half-time after the first half of extra time, and it has been cracking so far from England.
Jude Bellingham once again stepping up when it matters most, with the Three Lions just 15 minutes away from the World Cup semi-finals.
No penalty
Djed Spence is deemed to have put his leg in front of Oscar Bobb, with the decision overturned.
Still England 2-1.
PENALTY FOR ENGLAND
Djed Spence, brilliant!
He goes driving forward and is brought down inside of the box, with the referee immediately giving a spot-kick.
But VAR has sent referee Clement Turpin to the monitor, this will probably get overturned.
Just what England needed
Jude Bellingham stepped up yet again
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That’s just what England needed at the start of this first period of extra time.
Morgan Rogers deserves credit for taking the shot on – you never know what’s going to happen when you have a shot on goal.
Jude Bellingham with his sixth goal of this World Cup, late shout for the Golden Boot?
GOAL: JUDE BELLINGHAM AGAIN
Jude Bellingham has put England in front
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That didn’t take long! It’s him again!
Jude Bellingham gets on the end of a mistake by Orjan Nyland, who parries a long-range Morgan Rogers effort back into his penalty area.
The Real Madrid midfielder gets on the end of the rebound and tucks home.
England in front! 2-1!
KICK OFF: First half of extra time
England are into extra time against Norway
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Underway for the first 15-minutes of extra time.
The nerves are high now, England need to dig in and find a way.
FULL TIME: England 1-1 Norway – extra time beckons
Nothing to split England and Norway after a grueling match.
Extra time to follow in this nail-biting quarter-final.
Jude Bellingham glances wide
John Stones whips a half-decent ball into Jude Bellingham, but he glances his header wide.
Seven minutes of additional time
Extra time looms between England and Norway
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Seven more minutes of this quarter-final or we’re heading for extra time.
Bukayo Saka with sensational skill as Norway clear
Bukayo Saka produced an incredible piece of skill on the right-hand side, skipping past a couple of Norway’s players.
He puts a great ball across the six-yard box, and it is cleared.
Best chance of the second-half so far for England.
Quick substitution too for the Three Lions. Ezri Konsa has been replaced by Morgan Rogers.
England keeping Norway at bay
England are having to keep Norway at bay, with the Scandinavian side looking the more likely right now.
Antonio Nusa cuts inside and hits one goalwards, well-saved by Jordan Pickford.
Quick change by Thomas Tuchel, Djed Spence is stripped and ready with Nico O’Reilly coming off.
Norway hit the bar
Norway are looking threatening with their substitutes making a real impact.
A whipped-in delivery sees Jordan Pickford punch away, but it is kept alive by Fredrik Aursnes, who puts it back into the penalty area, and Kristoffer Ajer hits the bar.
Best chance of the second half so far, still 1-1.
Reece James comes on for Anthony Gordon
A change of shape now for England.
Reece James has come on for Anthony Gordon, and will go into holding midfield, next to Elliot Anderson.
Eberechi Eze has moved out onto the left-hand side where Gordon was.
Couple of changes for Norway up top
Couple of changes for Norway going forward.
Their goalscorer Andreas Schjelderup has been replaced by Antonio Nusa on the left-hand side.
Alexander Sorloth has also come off Oscar Bobb, who will be familiar with Premier League fans playing his football with Fulham.
NO GOAL: Erling Haaland with a foul on Elliot Anderson
Following a VAR call, Norway’s goal was chalked off
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Got away with one.
Erling Haaland is deemed to have pushed Elliot Anderson before the ball comes into play.
Norway’s goal is chalked off, with the corner being retaken.
GOAL: Norway back in front after England fail to deal with corner
Norway are back in front, and it comes from an unlikely source in Torbjorn Heggem.
The centre-back is at the far post to convert home after Jordan Pickford made a great save.
This may be chalked off as a VAR call is underway.
Eberechi Eze sees his free kick go over the bar
Eze saw his free kick go over the bar
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First involvement for Eberechi Eze as he takes a free kick from just shy of 30 yards out.
He smashes his effort into someone else in white, and it deflects behind for a goal kick.
SECOND HALF: Couple of changes coming on
To no surprise, Bukayo Saka has come on for Noni Madueke.
Eberechi Eze has also made his way onto the field of play, replacing Declan Rice who did not look 100 per cent.
Second half underway.
Jude Bellingham once again England’s hero
Five goals now at this World Cup for Jude Bellingham.
He is proving his worth and why he is the No10 for England.
Wouldn’t be surprised if we see some changes at half-time, Bukayo Saka has to be the first name.
HALF TIME: England 1-1 Norway
And breathe. England stalled at one point in that first-half but Jude Bellingham once again took the game by the scruff of the neck to draw the Three Lions level.
A big goal just when England needed it after Norway started to establish some control.
Big second-half in store.
OFFSIDE GOAL: Celebrations cut short after Harry Kane scored
Harry Kane thought he put England in front with a brilliant chip but just strayed into an offside position.
Cracking end to the first-half from Thomas Tuchel’s side.
GOAL: Jude Bellingham with a beauty
Jude Bellingham has scored a beauty
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Who else?
Jude Bellingham turns up once again with a brilliant run into the penalty area and smashes past Orjan Nyland with his left foot.
A stunning goal, made by Anthony Gordon, just what England needed. 1-1.
England have switched off
Alexander Sorloth and Martin Odegaard have both had shots on goals, with Jordan Pickford called into action.
England have switched off all of a sudden after the hydration break. Need a response before half-time.
GOAL: Norway have the lead
Norway have the lead in Miami
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In a bizarre goal, Andres Schjelderup has the ball in the back of the net.
The winger appears to cross the ball into the penalty area, only to smash the ball over Jordan Pickford’s head in off the post.
Norway have the lead in Miami, 1-0.
John Stones nearly caught out by Erling Haaland
Big warning sign for England. John Stones nearly gifts the ball away to Erling Haaland through on goal, but Jordan Pickford is there.
The phrase “nothing silly” is usually heard across grounds up and down England.
Would have been said by a few just then.
Harry Kane smashes over
Harry Kane takes and smashes over the bar. Not the best of efforts from England’s talisman.
FREE KICK: Good chance for England
Jude Bellingham is brought down right on the edge of the penalty area.
Four England shirts are standing over it, good chance here.
England having success down Norway’s left-hand side
England are having success down Norway’s left-hand side
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Julien Ryerson, playing right-back for Norway tonight, is having a tough time of things, as England continue to have success down their left-hand side.
Anthony Gordon is looking dangerous, with Elliot Anderson providing support.
This looks to be Norway’s weak spot, wouldn’t be surprised if something happens down it.
First England corner thanks to good work from Anthony Gordon
Sixteen minutes played and England have their first corner of the game thanks to good work from Anthony Gordon.
The winger gets past his man on the left-hand side and sees his cross deflected wide.
Declan Rice’s corner leads to nothing, but promising from the Three Lions.
Couple of warning signs from Norway
Norway have posed a couple of warning signs going forward, with John Stones having to intervene to deny Erling Haaland going through on goal.
Tricky so far to break Norway down up the other end of the pitch, plenty of red shirts behind the ball, still 0-0.
Positive start from England taking the game to Norway
It has been a positive start so far for England
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The Three Lions are doing what Thomas Tuchel hoped for and are taking the game early doors to Norway.
Much of the ball is being played in the Norwegians’ half, with England dominating possession so far.
Norway are set up in a deep 4-5-1, trying to make it tricky for England to break them down.
KICK-OFF: We are underway in Miami
We are underway in Miami for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Our referee tonight is Clement Turpin from France, with a spot in the last four at stake to face either Argentina or Switzerland.
National anthems conclude – it’s showtime
The national anthems conclude, a place in the semi-finals awaits.
Players emerge from the tunnel
The players have emerged from the tunnel ahead of the national anthems.
Harry Kane and Martin Odegaard lead out the two sides in a packed out Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Ten minutes to kick-off
Ten minutes to go until kick-off
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Just 10 minutes to go until we get underway.
Nerves starting to kick in across the nation. A spot in the semi-finals awaits.
Familiar names in Norway’s side
A few familiar names in Norway’s side to English fans across their starting line-up.
In goal, Orjan Nyland had a spell at Aston Villa while at the back, Brentford’s Kristoffer Ajer starts as does Wolves’ David Wolfe.
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard is Norway’s captain, with Fulham’s Sander Berge in the middle of the park.
Out on the right-wing, Alexander Sorloth had a brief spell in south London with Crystal Palace.
And the obvious one, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.
Thomas Tuchel: ‘It is time to give it a go’
England boss Thomas Tuchel has called on his players to “give it a go” tonight, with the Three Lions favourites against Norway.
“I hope the players feel good and they feel prepared. Now it’s their moment. They know everything. It is time to let go and release our energy and give it a go.
“We need to play with a freedom. We need to play all in. That is what a quarter-final is for.
“I want to spend more time in the opponent’s half. To break that down, we need to be in a better high press so we can win the ball back higher up, or we need to play well in deep build-up to overcome their high press. They are the steps we have to take, especially in these conditions,” he told ITV.
Out for the warm-ups
The Three Lions are out warming up for tonight’s match
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The Three Lions are out warming up for tonight’s match against Norway.
Just a reminder, it is 32C local temperature as the players take to the field.
An absolute scorcher, suppose it’s not a bad time to play a team from a colder climate to you.
Bryan Robson: ‘England will beat Norway 2-1’
Former England manager Bryan Robson has backed the Three Lions to beat Norway tonight 2-1.
“When I think of the teams who can win the World Cup this year, I think it’s France and Spain and Argentina because they’ve got Lionel Messi.
“England are going to be up there among the favourites, but Norway will be a difficult game because they’re a strong, well-organised team who can sit behind the ball, defend really well and then pick you off with Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland. They’re going to be a real threat.
“It should be an interesting game, and another one where England will need to work hard to break them down.
“I’m going to say it will be 2-1 to England because I think Odegaard or Haaland will score, but I think we’ll be a decent threat going forward in our own right, and the way the lads have been playing I feel that we can win that game,” he told Hajpar.
Erling Haaland leads the line for Norway
Erling Haaland leads the line for Norway
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Erling Haaland leads the line for Norway in a front three that does not feature Antonio Nusa, which will be some good news for England fans.
Nusa is one of the most talented prospects in European football right now, starting Norway’s last two knockout games and scoring in the last 32.
Norway’s XI: Orjan Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, David Wolfe, Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Andreas Schjelderup.
Bench: Morten Thorsby, Leo Ostigard, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Sander Tangvik, Egil Selvik, Fredrik Aursnes, Fredrik Bjorkan, Marcus Pedersen, Kristian Thorstvedt, Thelo Aasgaard, Antonio Nusa, Oscar Bobb, Jens Hauge, Sondre Langas, Henrik Falchener.
England’s line-up confirmed
England’s line-up has been confirmed for tonight’s clash against Norway
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England’s starting line-up has been confirmed for tonight’s clash against Norway.
The Three Lions XI: Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Nico O’Reilly, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane.
Bench: Dean Henderson, James Trafford, Trevoh Chalobah, Djed Spence, Dan Burn, Reece James, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins, Eberechi Eze, Ivan Toney.
Danny Murphy backs England to beat Norway 3-1
Former England footballer Danny Murphy has backed England to beat Norway tonight 3-1.
Murphy thinks the Three Lions “can go all the way” in the World Cup and find a way against expected opponents Argentina, should both sides win.
“I can see the confidence growing. There’s a resilience and togetherness about this group that you need to win tournaments. As I see it now, I think England will get to the final.
“Argentina have shown in the last two games that they’re vulnerable defensively and I think England can beat them. Then, if it’s France or Spain in the final, when you’ve got 22 top-quality players on the pitch, it often comes down to who performs on the day.
“France would be difficult, Spain would be difficult, but I genuinely think England can get there.”
Read Danny Murphy’s full comments exclusively with GB News here.
Kick-off at risk of being delayed
Kick-off is at risk of being delayed
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Not to dampen the mood, but kick-off may be pushed back.
Southern Florida is seeing temperatures rise to 32C, with it not expected to drop till at least 8pm local time.
FifPro, the global representative for professional footballers, advises that games should be delayed or postponed until the local temperature is at or below 28C.
The Three Lions’ last match was pushed back by an hour; touch wood, we are safe tonight.
John Stones expected to start with Ezri Konsa at right-back
Somewhat surprising news as John Stones is expected to start at centre-back alongside Marc Guehi, with Ezri Konsa at right-back.
The pair, who know Erling Haaland all too well, will partner, with Nico O’Reilly expected to start at left-back.
The decision may come as a little bit of a surprise given Konsa’s strong history in dealing with Haaland, only conceding once to the Norwegian in five games back in 2022.
There had been speculation as to whether Dan Burn would start given his incredible contribution in England’s last-16 clash, but the Newcastle defender will have to settle for the bench.
Interesting decision expected by Tuchel; full line-up confirmation in just under an hour.
Welcome along with the big one in store
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Welcome along to GB News’ live blog of England’s quarter-final match against Norway.
A spot in the last four is at stake, with a victory leading to a contest versus either Argentina or Switzerland.
The Three Lions come into this game oozing with confidence after their 3-2 win against Mexico.
A new challenge lies ahead of them tonight, as Erling Haaland looks to break English hearts.
Follow along with updates throughout the night.
