Jude Bellingham has continued his stellar form throughout the World Cup, earning the man of the match award for the fourth time this summer.
The Real Madrid star's exceptional performance steered England into the semi-finals, where they will face Argentina in a highly anticipated match-up.
Bellingham's impressive display against Norway has drawn praise from ex-England international Rio Ferdinand, who believes the midfielder is England's finest player in tournament football since their 1966 World Cup victory.
However, Ferdinand also acknowledged the outstanding performance of Elliot Anderson, who he felt may have just edged Bellingham for man of the match honors.
According to Ferdinand, both Bellingham and Anderson were crucial to England's win, and their contributions should not be overlooked.
"I can make very good arguments that you might not win the game without either of their performances and impact moment, so you need the blend of both," Ferdinand said.
Bellingham's ability to perform under pressure has been a key factor in England's success, and Ferdinand believes the midfielder is becoming increasingly reliable in big games.
"What I'm seeing that is becoming more and more apparent now is the other players, and this is so important, the other players are so accepting that Jude is the guy," Ferdinand added.
England's eagerly anticipated semi-final clash against Argentina takes place in Atlanta on Wednesday, 15 July at 20:00 BST.
Lionel Messi will line up against the Three Lions for the first time in his international career if he features at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, making for a highly exciting match-up.
