Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday after a gripping battle at the Estadio Azteca. Next up for the Three Lions are Norway, who stunned five-time champions Brazil thanks to an Erling Haaland brace.
Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane netted from the penalty spot as England held on grimly to secure a famous victory that sets up a quarter-final against Norway.
England hand Mexico their first World Cup loss at the Azteca
England survived a spirited Mexico fightback to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals, despite falling down to 10 men early in the second half.
Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England were down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico their first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, in a wild 3-2 victory.
One of the all-time great wins for England. Credit: Henry Romero, Reuters
Full time!! England survive!
What a match! What a stand by the 10 men, in one of the fiercest environments in football.
But heartbreak for the hosts and their fervent fans, who gave it everything they had.
Pickford holds
Mexico have another corner, nine minutes into injury time, and it ricochets off an England defender before Pickford gets hold of the ball.
Jimenez misfires
The one millionth cross into the England box finds Jimenez, whose shot sails over the bar.
Wasteful Mexico crosses
Mexico are tiring, too, of course they are, and the crosses are getting less accurate.
Bellingham attempts to lob the keeper
Yet another corner for Mexico, which Pickford clears for the umpteenth time.
England enjoy a rare foray in the Mexico half and Bellingham, who is gasping for air, attempts to lob the keeper from miles out.
Eleven minutes of added time!
It’s far from over.
Guehi with a crucial tackle
Some heroic defending from the England back line.
England hanging by skin of their teeth
It’s non-stop Mexico attacks now.
Spence does well to get in the way of Jimenez who was about to have a clear shot on goal.
String of corners for Mexico
Mexico have a corner, which Pickford punches out for another corner. And then a third.
Quinones has a good chance but Guéhi does just enough to bother him and the header is wide.
Mexico lay siege to England box
Can the Three Lions hold with 10 men?
Drinks!
This match is bonkers.
Jimenez converts! Mexico 2-3 England!
Pickford guesses right but can’t reach Jimenez’s powerful shot!
Penalty for Mexico!
The hosts get a penalty of their own, this one a soft one.
The referee is called by VAR and decides Kane fouled Gutiérrez as they both tried to kick the ball in the England area.
Kane converts the penalty! Mexico 1-3 England!
Rangel goes the right way but Kane’s kick is too powerful.
A HUGE breather for England!
Penalty for England!
Scenes!
Gordon sprints for the ball and is taken down by the Mexican keeper.
England down to 10 men!
Disaster for England!
Jarrel Quansah is sent off for a dangerous tackle on Mexico’s Gallardo. His foot was indeed high, studs straight into the leg, and the Three Lions are in all sorts of trouble.
England hit the post!
O’Reilly volleys from range but his effort bounces off the woodwork!
