‘It’s Coming Home’ echoes as England beats Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals

The roar of "It's Coming Home" echoed through London as England's national football team secured a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, propelling them into the World Cup semi-finals. Jude Bellingham emerged as the hero, netting the decisive goal that sent jubilant fans spilling into pubs and public squares across the capital.

Thousands of supporters, clad in the iconic Three Lions colors, belted out the team's anthem, a song synonymous with their enduring World Cup aspirations. "England as usual. I hope this time we don't have to make fans wait until the very end," commented fan Olly Aleksejuk, reflecting on the team's penchant for close matches. "I really believe we can win even though Norway led. England always finds a way to come back."

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England as usual. I hope this time we don't have to make fans wait until the very end. I really believe we can win even though Norway led. England always finds a way to come back.

Norway had initially taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup, but Bellingham leveled the score before halftime. A second Norwegian goal was disallowed after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review found Erling Haaland had committed a foul. At Boxpark Wembley, around 1,600 fans packed the venue, singing "Hey Jude" and "Three Lions," with celebrations continuing into the early hours in Camden.

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I think we're going to the final and then anything can happen. Hopefully, we can go all the way.

"I think we're going to the final and then anything can happen. Hopefully, we can go all the way," said another supporter, Henry Freestone. Lucy Bickley expressed confidence in Bellingham, stating, "When Jude is on the pitch, I know he will do something for the team. He always gives everyone confidence."

The win was acknowledged by prominent figures, including Prince William and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who congratulated manager Thomas Tuchel's squad. England now stands just one step away from reaching their first World Cup final since their historic 1966 triumph.

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When Jude is on the pitch, I know he will do something for the team. He always gives everyone confidence.