England advanced to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Norway, led by the exceptional performances of Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson. Both players received top player ratings of 9 for their pivotal contributions to the victory.
Bellingham was the hero of the match, scoring both of England’s goals. His first came with a composed finish in the first half to level the score. He later seized upon a goalkeeping blunder to net the extra-time winner, securing England’s semi-final berth.
In midfield, Anderson excelled, also earning a rating of 9. His surging run set up England’s opening goal, and he maintained control of the game’s tempo throughout, further demonstrating his importance to the team.
Defensively, Marc Guéhi shone with an 8, successfully containing Erling Haaland and making a crucial block against Antonio Nusa. Anthony Gordon and substitute Bukayo Saka each received an 8, contributing to several promising attacking moves.
For Norway, captain Martin Ødegaard and right-back Julian Ryerson were standout performers with ratings of 8, while Andreas Schjelderup scored the team’s lone goal. However, goalkeeper Ørjan Håskjold Nyland faced a challenging night, earning a low rating of 3 due to his error that led to Bellingham’s decisive goal.