Lionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura
The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-genius
Of all England’s great Black footballers, none has been the defining figure of the national side – until now | Calum Jacobs
Bellingham has transcended the hostility he has faced from press and pundits to become the emotional and symbolic focal point of the team, says Calum Jacobs, author of A New Formation: How
World Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career
Harry Kane is driven by a sense of destiny but to be remembered as an all-time great outside England requires big-game performances
BBC heads from Salford to Atlanta for live England v Argentina broadcast
The BBC will present live coverage of England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina live from Atlanta
England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match
Thomas Tuchel’s England will take on the reigning champions Argentina on what promises to be an emotionally charged occasion in Atlanta
Big game Bellingham steps up again with show-stopping World Cup run for England | Andrew Beasley
Real Madrid forward is thriving on the global stage as the first player to score twice in consecutive knockout matches at the tournament since Maradona in 1986
Cablegate: should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been disallowed?
Midfielder got England back on level terms in fine fashion but pictures suggest illegal interference in the buildup
Wing wizards or worries? England and Norway have choices to make out wide
Thomas Tuchel seems undecided on his favoured duo, while Ståle Solbakken has been more structured before Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final
Erling Haaland claims pressure is all on England in quarter-final with Norway
The Norway striker says the media ‘should put every single pressure’ on England and makes a knowing reference to his famous ‘Stay humble’ remark
Rice and Ødegaard put club union on hold in decisive duel between England and Norway
Two architects of Arsenal’s title triumph are likely to have starring roles for their country in pursuit of a place in the World Cup semi-finals