England enter their semifinal against Argentina with a new kind of superstar advantage: Jude Bellingham has become the player capable of deciding matches at the highest level.
Bellingham’s impact has gone beyond midfield control. His goals against Norway showed England have a player who can arrive in decisive moments, combine physicality with creativity, and change the direction of knockout matches.
Argentina have Messi’s experience and individual brilliance, but England’s ability to create threats from multiple areas could force Argentina into a different type of defensive challenge.
Can Bellingham take England to defeat the reigning World Cup champion?
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