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Lionel Messi relishing first match against 'powerhouse' England

Lionel Messi says facing England for the first time will make Argentina's World Cup semi-final even more memorable as the defending champions prepare for a blockbuster clash steeped in football history.

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Erling Haaland: Our generation have put Norway on the nap

Erling Haaland believes Norway's remarkable World Cup campaign has changed the perception of the country's football and inspired a new generation, despite seeing their historic run ended by England in the quarter-finals.

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Jude Bellingham responds to criticism as England reach World Cup semis

England star Jude Bellingham praised his teammates for a gut-busting display as they overcame Norway 2-1 to secure their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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"We were lucky" - Thomas Tuchel unimpressed as England need extra-time to see off Norway

Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with England's performance in their World Cup quarter-final despite their 2-1 extra-time defeat of Norway.

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Jude Bellingham brace fires England past Norway, into FIFA World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham struck twice, including the decisive goal in extra-time, as England defeated Norway 2-1 in Saturday's FIFA World Cup quarter-final in Miami to secure a place in the last four.

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Tuchel credits Kane and Bellingham’s overseas careers for raising England’s game

England national team head coach Thomas Tuchel says that when two of their leading players - captain Harry Kane and top midfielder Jude Bellingham moved away from the English Premier League and joined big clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, it helped shape their mentality.

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