Bellingham Brushes Off Tuchel's Criticism After World Cup Semifinal Berth

Despite netting two crucial goals to send England through to the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time, Jude Bellingham appeared unfazed by head coach Thomas Tuchel's assessment that the team's display against Norway was 'sloppy' and 'not fast enough'. Tuchel had also labelled England as 'lucky' following their progression.

Bellingham's decisive contribution came after Norway had initially taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup. The Real Madrid star's equalizer just before halftime was a moment of controversy, with replays suggesting the ball may have struck an overhead cable during the build-up. However, FIFA later stated that an in-ball sensor indicated no such contact.

When questioned about Tuchel's remarks following the match, Bellingham's succinct reply of 'Yeah, well, whatever' indicated his focus remained firmly on the team's achievement rather than dwelling on external criticism, especially given his own pivotal role in securing the victory.