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England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after a breathless three-two victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Jude Bellingham was the story, scoring twice in the space of ninety-eight seconds before half-time to turn the tie on its head. Thomas Tuchel's side showed real quality when it mattered most, and Bellingham himself called it a country performance — hard to argue with that.
The win came despite a night of controversy swirling around the tournament. FIFA's decision to effectively overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension — keeping him available for the United States' round of sixteen clash with Belgium — has drawn sharp criticism. Tuchel called the ruling strange and demanded consistency from the governing body, and Belgian media have been equally vocal. It's a cloud hanging over the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, with the dust barely settled on England's win, the transfer world keeps spinning. Mason Greenwood's future is approaching a crossroads, with the next forty-eight hours set to determine whether he completes a move from Roma. Atalanta's Gian Piero Gasperini is pushing hard to land him, but Fenerbahce are circling too. A big decision coming fast for the former Manchester United man.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
