Jude Bellingham scored 2 goals, posted the highest England rating in the stats pack at 8.5 and dragged his side into the World Cup semi-finals. England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, but the ratings tell a familiar story from Norway vs England: the big moments came from Bellingham, while too many around him had an uneven night.

Bellingham's numbers were the story

England got through because Bellingham finished the chances that mattered. He hit 2 shots on target from 4 attempts and both ended up in the net. He stayed on for 111 minutes, which meant England still had their one reliable match-winner deep into extra time.

The winning goal came after Morgan Rogers's shot was spilled by Ørjan Nyland. Some reports called it a tap-in, others framed it more as a rebound or slide-home finish, but the common point is straightforward enough: Bellingham reacted first and finished the tie.

Dom Smith wrote in standard.co.uk: "Jude Bellingham 9

Turned up once again, Levelled with a huge goal that showed the poise and power that he is all about, then won the game with a tap in that showed real striker’s instincts."

GOAL went even higher. Their verdict was: "Jude Bellingham (10/10): An absolute superstar. His first goal summed up a display in which he was in absolute control of everything he did, including some fleet-footed bits of skill to dribble out of tight corners. Had the energy to react to Nyland's mistake and put England ahead."

The exact rating depends on the outlet, so that part is still up for debate. The broader judgment is not. Every serious reading of the game puts Bellingham well clear as England's standout performer.

The lower ratings around him

The more interesting part of the ratings is how little protection England got from some of the supporting cast. Declan Rice and Noni Madueke were both rated 4/10 by Express Sport, and that fits the wider theme of a side that needed one elite individual display to get over the line.

Express Sport wrote of Rice: "Declan Rice - 4

Tidy on the ball but looked desperately short of sharpness and even struggled to take set-pieces. Was understandably withdrawn at half-time and his fitness is a worry ahead of the semi-final."

Madueke got the same treatment: "Noni Madueke - 4

Ineffective and paid the price as he was hooked for his Arsenal team-mate Bukayo Saka at half-time."

The stats pack is a little kinder to Rice and Madueke than that. Rice came in at 6.9 and Madueke at 6.3, which is a decent reminder that ratings can shift depending on what each outlet values. Still, neither number changes the main point. England did not get enough from those areas before the half-time reshuffle.

The adjustments that helped England settle

England were not carried by Bellingham alone for 120 minutes. There were useful contributions once the game settled, especially down the left and in midfield.

Anthony Gordon supplied the assist for Bellingham's equaliser, one of the most important actions of the match. Elliot Anderson then completed 93 passes and was described by Express Sport as vital on the ball in extra time, which helps explain why England looked calmer once the game opened up.

Nico O'Reilly also drew praise for key defensive work before going off ahead of extra time, and that support mattered because Norway had their own threats. England still had to handle transitions and moments of pressure rather than simply wait for Bellingham to do it all again.

That is why the semi-final picture feels slightly mixed. England are through and that is the hard part done, but the performance around Bellingham was not clean enough to ignore. Against either Argentina or Switzerland, they will need more than one player bailing them out.

For now, the headline stays with Bellingham. England are in the last four because he scored both goals in a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami.

FAQ

Why was Jude Bellingham the standout in England player ratings vs Norway?

Bellingham scored both goals in England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway and posted the highest England rating in the stats pack at 8.5. He put two of his four shots on target and stayed on for 111 minutes, so the ratings reflected both decisive finishing and sustained influence.

Did Declan Rice and Noni Madueke struggle for England against Norway?

Yes, the ratings painted it that way. Express Sport gave both Rice and Madueke 4/10. Rice was described as short of sharpness before being withdrawn at half-time, while Madueke was called ineffective and also came off at the break.

How did England reach the World Cup semi-finals against Norway?

England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Bellingham scored twice, including the winner after Morgan Rogers's shot was spilled by Ørjan Nyland, sending England through to the World Cup semi-finals.

Were England good overall against Norway or was it mostly Bellingham?

The balance of the ratings points heavily toward Bellingham carrying the headline. England reached the semi-finals, but the supporting cast had a mixed night, with Rice and Madueke taking 4/10 marks from Express Sport. There were steadier contributions elsewhere, including Anthony Gordon's assist and Elliot Anderson's 93 completed passes.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →