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Former England captain John Terry has hailed Jude Bellingham’s sensational World Cup form, comparing the Real Madrid star to the legendary Zinedine Zidane. However, the Chelsea legend warned that individual brilliance might not be enough if Thomas Tuchel’s side fail to neutralise Norway’s Premier League heavyweights in the quarter-finals.

Carlo Ancelotti has committed his future to the Brazilian national team despite suffering a bitterly disappointing 2-1 defeat against Norway in the World Cup round of 16. The veteran Italian manager, along with the Brazilian Football Confederation, insists the long-term project remains intact despite registering their worst tournament campaign since 1966.

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Wayne Rooney has expressed caution over England's vibrant dressing-room celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 victory against tournament co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The former captain voiced his perspective on the squad's post-match festivities, which saw defender John Stones playfully trick manager Thomas Tuchel with a feigned injury.