Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jul 13
England Beats Norway 2-1 After Tuchel's 70th-Minute Changes Revive Quarter-Final
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jul 13

England Beats Norway 2-1 After Tuchel's 70th-Minute Changes Revive Quarter-Final

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 13

Summary

  • Jude Bellingham's extra-time rebound sealed England's 2-1 quarter-final win after Thomas Tuchel's late reshuffle finally swung momentum against Norway in Miami.
  • Two half-time substitutions meant to make England more attacking instead blunted ball progression, with Declan Rice limited by illness and Bellingham pushed deeper than Tuchel wanted.
  • The turning point came around the 70th minute when Reece James moved into midfield, then Djed Spence and Morgan Rogers added energy; Rogers' shot created the winner and Spence drew praise from Harry Kane.
  • England survived a disallowed Norway goal and a draining 120 minutes in heavy humidity, then advanced to a semi-final against Argentina with Tuchel still warning his side must play better.

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