Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway to World Cup semi-finals

In Miami, Bellingham didn't just play; he dominated. First, an equalizer. Then, the winner in extra time. This kid just keeps doing it. Five days before, he buried two against Mexico. Back-to-back braces in World Cup knockout games? Only Diego Maradona managed that before. Think about that.

Six goals. Five of them either pulled England level or shoved them ahead. He's the guy who shows up when it actually matters. Forget the stats-padding, this is a finisher who thrives under pressure. He ran for 111 minutes in Florida. More shots, more duels won, more fouls won than anyone on the pitch. No surprises there.

Even Gary Neville, bless his heart, had to admit it. On ITV, the pundit gushed: "I've never seen a player have an impact on the tournament in the way Jude Bellingham is. This is very special." Took him long enough, I suppose.

Then there's Tuchel, the England manager, who somehow found a way to criticize the team's overall performance. After a win. Bellingham, predictably, wasn't having it. "It's difficult out there," he shot back, according to Sky Sports. "It's a tough shift. All the players are putting in a tough shift." He's got his teammates' backs. Can't say the same for the manager.

Harry Kane's usually good for a goal or two, sharing the load with Bellingham for 12 of England's 13. But against Norway? The captain went missing. Bellingham's already looking ahead. The semi-final looms.