'Iconic match at iconic stadium' - England win down to 'pure will'
England are praised for showing "heart and belief" as they beat Mexico in an "iconic match at an iconic stadium" to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Notable Quotes
"I've just been singing, I can't really talk."
— Harry Kane , Athlete
"If a team has heart and belief, then it's this team."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"It's the best night of my England career. Just unbelievable."
— Jude Bellingham , Athlete
"That was unreal. You'll never get moments like that again in football."
— Jordan Pickford , Athlete
"It was an incredible performance from Pickford."
— Joe Hart , Athlete
"Big games call for big personalities and there's not many bigger than Jude Bellingham."
— Stephen Warnock , Athlete
Key People
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Joe Hart is a former England national football team goalkeeper.
Jordan Pickford is the goalkeeper for the England national football team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Warnock is a former England football player and commentator.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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England are praised for showing "heart and belief" as they beat Mexico in an "iconic match at an iconic stadium" to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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