1 hour ago
3
Former England striker Wayne Rooney and ex-Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta expressed differing opinions regarding the Three Lions’ celebrations aft their 3-2 triumph implicit co-hosts Mexico successful the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup connected Monday.
Thomas Tuchel’s squad became the archetypal to penetrate the El Tri defence successful this tournament, with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham scoring the opening extremity successful the 36th minute, followed by different extremity little than 2 minutes later.
Julian Quinones managed to people for the co-hosts, but Jarell Quansah’s reddish paper for the Three Lions conscionable 9 minutes into the 2nd fractional added immoderate hostility to the match.
Nevertheless, skipper Harry Kane’s punishment restored Tuchel’s team’s two-goal vantage earlier Kane himself conceded a penalty, starring to a thrilling conclusion.
Despite being reduced to 10 men, the Three Lions secured the victory, handing El Tri lone their 3rd competitory nonaccomplishment astatine the Azteca Stadium. They celebrated their triumph enthusiastically successful the dressing room, with manager Tuchel joining successful the festivities.
However, Rooney was not impressed, suggesting that the celebrations were premature.
He said...
English (US) ·