If the masterful performance of Jude Bellingham served as a warning to their semi-final opponents Argentina, the aftermath of England’s quarter-final victory sent a warning to their own head coach.
The sweltering conditions at Miami Stadium were gruelling for Thomas Tuchel’s players, but a passage past Erling Haaland’s Norway and into the last four was found, after 30 minutes of extra time. That passage was found by Bellingham.