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After scoring two goals in England's wild 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday night, star midfielder Jude Bellingham told fans to call out of work, skip school and head to the pub for its next match against Norway.
"Text your bosses and tell them you're not coming in, as simple as that," Bellingham said. "I've been an England fan since I was 7 years old."
"I remember the 2010 World Cup was my first one and obviously in recent times we've had better moments, but I remember watching a few tournaments and some of the players are now on TV talking a lot and they struggled in these kinds of nights."
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Bellingham admitted the country wasn't fully behind a number of the previous England teams, but he's hoping that changes for its next match against Erling Haaland and a dangerous Norway squad.
"It was tough because it didn't feel like we really got behind them because there wasn't much reason to, and to be part of an England team that gives so much to the country that can give them these moments and nights like this, it means as much as anything in my career and in my life, really.
"So yeah, kids stay off school, parents don't go to work, enjoy the day. Be with your friends, go down the pub again if you can, and enjoy it because these nights don't come along often."
Both England and Norway will get several days rest before facing off on July 11 at 5 p.m. ET.
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