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Bellingham, England's man for elite moments, kicks over the console table
Goal against Croatia in his side's World Cup opener was an angry one with a rising sense of inevitability
TL;DR
- England's first half performance was unconvincing, relying on set pieces.
- Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal with a powerful run and finish.
- Bellingham's goal injected drive, energy, and a sense of wanting to play into the England team.
- The team's second-half performance showed willingness, muscle, speed, and ruthlessness.
- The match ended 4-2, with Marcus Rashford also scoring.
- The Dallas Stadium is described as an epic and futuristic arena.
- Harry Kane scored from a retaken penalty and a header from a corner.
- Manager Tuchel deserves credit for the team's second-half energy and midfield balance.
- England gained control against Luka Modric.
- The overall feeling by the end was one of hope, energy, and a ragged, human element.