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'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead

Jude Bellingham scores his second goal of the game to give England a 2-1 lead over Norway during extra time of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal against England

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇦🇷 Argentina officially advances to the FIFA World Cup semifinal after defeat [...]

Argentina set up titanic World Cup semifinal against England with extra-time victory over Switzerland after Breel Embolo's embarrassing red card

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Daily Mail
· Jul 6, 2026
One of England fans' greatest performances. FRED KELLY watches joy, tears and strangers hug as millions stay up until the final whistle
One of England fans' greatest performances. FRED KELLY watches joy, tears and strangers hug as millions stay up until the final whistle
BBC
· Jul 12, 2026
Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham against dazzled England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time records.
The i Paper
· Jun 29, 2026
I spent an hour with Ben Stokes – it left me questioning my place in the universe
Retiring England captain was a superhuman who only ever listened to his own voice
Premier League | The Guardian
· Jun 1, 2026
James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires aged 40
Last of his 24 Premier League seasons was at Brighton‘I could never have dreamed of the journey,’ he saysJames Milner has finally pulled down the curtain on a distinguished, record-breaking and extraordinary playing career. It involved the highly versatile 40-year-old midfielder spending 24 seasons in the Premier League and winning 61 England caps as he traversed a road that carried him from Leeds to Brighton with stops at Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool along the way.In February, Milner, who also had a short loan at Swindon, broke the Premier League appearance record while playing for Brighton against Brentford. He ends his career having clocked up 658 top-tier games for six clubs and represented England in four major tournaments. Continue reading...
Irish News
· Jul 5, 2026
Erling Haaland stars as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
The Manchester City striker underlined his status as one of the world’s leading goalscorers.
SkySports
England latest: Double injury boost as Beckham visits training
England latest: Double injury boost as Beckham visits training
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Related coverage for "'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead": Daily Mail — One of England fans' greatest performances. FRED KELLY watches joy, tears and strangers hug as millions stay up until the final whistle. BBC — Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next. The i Paper — I spent an hour with Ben Stokes – it left me questioning my place in the universe. Premier League | The Guardian — James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires aged 40. Irish News — Erling Haaland stars as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals. SkySports — England latest: Double injury boost as Beckham visits training