Jude Bellingham Breaks England Record with Seven Goals in One World Cup Campaign
Bellingham scored late in a 6-4 win over France to become England's top single-tournament scorer, passing Kane and Lineker after a ten-goal thriller.
Bellingham scored late in a 6-4 win over France to become England's top single-tournament scorer, passing Kane and Lineker after a ten-goal thriller.
England's 6-4 rout of France delivered a historic World Cup bronze and a Saka hat-trick for the ages, yet pundits still ask whether Thomas Tuchel's semi-final choices cost a final—and whether he should keep the job.
Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and a brace from Bukayo Saka put England in control at Hard Rock Stadium. The numbers show a gap in chance quality, not just the scoreline.
England ripped France apart in a six-goal first half before Kylian Mbappe's record-breaking brace made the bronze-medal clash unforgettable. Bukayo Saka's hat-trick and a hungry Three Lions side without Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham settled a chaotic World Cup finale.
Former England figures say Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon must deliver more in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with the wingers still seen as secondary to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
England sealed top spot in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama in their final group-stage match and will face DR Congo in Atlanta. Former international Kyle Walker believes Saka must share the attacking load with Kane and Bellingham in the round of 16, and that the Three Lions will need every player to raise their level if they are to go further.
Despite being tipped as favorites in 2026 World Cup Group L, England's early group fortunes could hinge on Pickford, Bellingham, Saka, Kane and O'Reilly.
Arteta confirmed Timber and Merino will miss the weekend, with the right-back potentially sidelined for the rest of the season; Carragher said failing to win the Premier League first would make the Champions League final against PSG a major challenge.
Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at home in the second leg to win 2-1 on aggregate and reach the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years, with Bukayo Saka scoring while playing through injury.
Gyökeres scored twice against Fulham, with Rooney and Wright both praising his movement and goal-scoring efficiency; the Gunners currently lead the Premier League by six points.
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