06/07/2026
Well done đ happy to see the progress magnificent
England hero Jude Bellingham has told the nation to have the day off work and school to celebrate the famous World Cup win over Mexico.
Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds in a historic 3-2 last-16 win over the co-hosts at the Estadio Azteca, but that only tells half the story as Thomas Tuchelâs men played over 30 minutes with 10 men in a match that will live long in the memory.
Devoted fans were burning the midnight oil back home to cheer on their team through the night in a delayed 2am UK time kick-off as England provided the perfect antidote to the Monday morning blues.
But with the working week starting just hours after the full-time whistle in Mexico City, Bellingham has urged people to take the day off to celebrate.
âText your bosses and tell them youâre not coming in, simple as that,â he said.
âI have been an England fan since I was seven years old, the 2010 World Cup was my first one.
âOf course, in recent times we have had better moments but I remember watching a few tournaments and seeing a few of the players that are now on TV talking about it.
âThey struggled in these types of nights and it was tough because it felt like the country never really got behind them.
âTo be part of an England team that gives so much to the country and can give them nights like this, then it means just as much as anything in my career.
âThere are going to be videos galore when I get in the changing room and check my phone.
âKids stay off school, parents donât go to work, enjoy your day, have the day off if you can, these nights donât come often.â