Harry Kane said he was “over the moon” after England’s World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, as the captain led the reaction to a big knockout-stage result. In a match that will sit comfortably among the most-capped England players’ biggest nights, Kane also made sure to single out Jude Bellingham for praise.
Kane leads the England reaction
The immediate aftermath of a World Cup quarter-final is usually about relief as much as celebration, and Kane’s response fit that mood. England had done the job, moved through a major test, and their captain was clear about how much the result meant.
For a player who has carried so much responsibility for England, that reaction matters. It underlines the sense of togetherness around the squad and the importance of senior figures setting the tone after a high-pressure win.
Bellingham earns the praise
Kane also praised Jude Bellingham, pointing to the younger midfielder as one of the key figures in the victory. That is significant because England’s tournament hopes often rest on the balance between trusted senior leaders and players who can change a game with energy and quality.
The wider lesson from a quarter-final like this is simple: England need their most reliable figures to stay composed, but they also need players like Bellingham to provide the spark. When both arrive at the same time, England look capable of handling the biggest stages.
With the win over Norway secured, attention now turns to the next World Cup challenge. For England, and for the most-capped England players in the conversation, the quarter-final is only one step — but it is an important one, and Kane’s reaction showed he knows exactly what it meant.
