England manager Thomas Tuchel says his side were “lucky” to reach the World Cup semi-finals, despite a 2-1 win over Norway that is decided after extra-time. Tuchel acknowledges that England’s performance required a greater margin than it had on the night, even as the result sends the team into the last four. He also highlights the impact of Jude Bellingham, describing him as “world-class” after he scores twice to drag England to victory.
Both outlets report that England’s semi-final opponent will be determined by the winner of a separate matchup between Argentina and Switzerland. The semi-final is scheduled in Atlanta on Wednesday, with England looking to advance to the World Cup final for the first time in 60 years. The reports present Tuchel’s comments as a mixture of recognition for the team’s progression and an assessment that improvements are still needed ahead of the next stage of the tournament.
