'Bellingham is a genius' as fans celebrate England win

England fans in Stourbridge erupted in celebration as Jude Bellingham scored two winning goals at the England vs Norway World Cup quarter final in Miami.

Roars of jubilation could be heard at Stourbridge Football Club – where Bellingham started his career- on Saturday evening as football fans chanted ‘Hey Jude’ in the player’s honour.

Fans at Stoke City Football Club could also be seen hugging and crying, with people throwing their drinks in the air the moment England were confirmed winners.

England now stand one win from their first men’s World Cup final since 1966 and their third World Cup semi-final since they lifted the Jules Rimet trophy 60 years ago.

Fans warned Argentinian fans to “stay ready” as England prepares to play them in the semi-final on Wednesday.

Three thousands fans viewing the game a fan park in Birmingham displayed pure euphoria at Bellingham’s two-goal display.

One fan told the BBC: “What an absolute genius that bloke is. We’re absolutely buzzing. I feel like we’ve won it.”

Others, who had predicted it a 2-1 win said they were confident that “it’s coming home”.

After the game on Saturday night, England captain Harry Kane said: “What a tough game, a difficult opponent, but we’re over the moon.

“We had to dig deep, especially in the second half and extra time.

“When you’ve got someone like Jude who can change the game for us like he did again today, that’s obviously a big factor. The boys’ heart and desire got us over the line.”

England will now face World Cup holders Argentina in Atlanta for a place in the final.

It’s been 24 years – or six World Cups – since David Beckham’s first-half penalty gave England a Group F victory over Argentina in 2002.

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