Ten-man England beat Mexico to advance to World Cup quarter-finals | OneFootball

England held on to seal a memorable 3-2 victory against Mexico to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals last night.

Mexico hadn’t lost a competitive fixture at the Aztec Stadium since 2013 against Honduras, but England triumphed in a five-goal thriller with Jude Bellingham scoring a brilliant brace. 

The co-hosts were the better side early in the game, dominating possession and chances.   

England scored against the run of play in the 36th minute when Bukayo Saka’s sumptuous ball into the box was turned in by Jude Bellingham.  

The Real Madrid midfielder quickly added another to stun the home crowd, firing in from close range. 

Bellingham’s double drew an immediate response from El Tri, as Julian Quinones halved the deficit by lashing into the roof of the net. 

Mexico would have levelled the scores before the interval if not for Jordan Pickford’s brilliant save and Bellingham’s crucial tackle. 

England suffered a massive blow early in the second half when Jarell Quansah was dismissed for a studs-up challenge on Jesus Gallardo. 

Despite being reduced to 10 men, the Three Lions’ chances looked promising after Harry Kane scored a penalty on the hour mark. 

However, the Bayern Munich star also conceded a spot-kick, which Raul Jimenez converted to bring the co-hosts back into the game. 

England produced an outstanding defensive display to seal a memorable victory and book a place in the quarter-finals.

Thomas Tuchel’s charges will now face Norway, who overcame Brazil in the round of 16.