England secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals following a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson earning top accolades for their performances. Bellingham emerged as the hero of the match, scoring both goals for England and receiving a stellar player rating of 9. His first goal came as a composed equalizer in the first half, and he later capitalized on a goalkeeping error to net the winner during extra time.
Equally impressive was Elliot Anderson, who also received a rating of 9. Anderson’s dynamic midfield presence was pivotal, setting up England’s first goal with a powerful run and maintaining control over the game’s tempo. Marc Guéhi showed defensive prowess, earning a rating of 8 by successfully managing a physical contest against Norway’s Erling Haaland and executing a crucial block to stop Antonio Nusa.
Offensively, Anthony Gordon and substitute Bukayo Saka were both instrumental in creating attacking opportunities, each receiving a rating of 8. Their efforts contributed significantly to England’s persistent pressure on Norway’s defense throughout the match.
On the Norwegian side, captain Martin Ødegaard and right-back Julian Ryerson were the standouts, each achieving a rating of 8. Andreas Schjelderup managed to score Norway’s only goal, offering a glimmer of hope for his team. However, goalkeeper Ørjan Håskjold Nyland had a challenging evening, earning the lowest rating of 3 due to the error that allowed Bellingham to score the decisive goal.
England’s triumph over Norway marked yet another occasion where Bellingham’s talents proved crucial on the world stage, as they now advance to the semi-finals with momentum and confidence.