Well, yesterday's game did not go according to plan.Not only did I lose on the total bet that I placed, but my France ticket went up into flames as they decided it probably wasn't worth trying to win.
In fairness, Spain looked like the better team in the game, looked more precise, more aggressive, and just smarter out on the pitch.England comes into this semifinal with some momentum.The team looked a bit shaky in the beginning of the tournament, but I feel like it has found a way to piece things together.
It also doesn't hurt that Jude Bellingham has become a monster out there.He is now up to six goals, which ties Harry Kane for the lead on the team.
Both are still in the conversation for the Golden Boot, but that will still need some time to be determined.England hasn't looked elite on defense outside of a key stretch in the Mexico game, but now has its full team back after being without one guy due to a red card.England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring a tying goal in the first half against Norway.
(Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)In the first few games of the World Cup, you had to wonder a bit if England was just there to be there.In its first match, England took down Croatia 4-2.
In the next game, there was very little going and it played to a draw against Ghana.The third match saw Kane put the team on his back and net two goals in a 2-0 win over Panama.
In the knockout stages, Congo DR gave England all it could handle.The match against Mexico was one of the best games I've ever watched, and the defensive stance started due to the aforementioned red card.
Norway arguably had a shot to win, but one of the dumbest plays ever happened as it was a 2-on-1 opportunity for Norway and no one passed the ball to Erling Haaland, one of the best scorers in the tournament.England survives and now plays here.ENGLAND STUNS MEXICO 3-2 IN INSTANT WORLD CUP CLASSIC, HANDS TEAM FIRST WORLD CUP LOSS AT ESTADIO AZTECASurviving might also be a good way ...