England booked their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, where Jude Bellingham struck twice to complete the comeback and set up a blockbuster clash against Argentina.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to Madueke, England\u2019s attacking quality gives them the edge against any opposition. \u201cVery confident,\u201d he said when asked about facing Argentina. \u201cLike B (Bukayo Saka) said, we have match-winners and going through the tournament we haven\u2019t really focused on the opposition in a sense where we\u2019re worried about them. I feel like other teams will be more worried about us,\u201d he said in a video released by England football.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Madueke also highlighted the growing camaraderie within the England camp after spending more than a month together during the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf you spend six weeks with people\u2026 you wouldn\u2019t normally do that throughout the season. For the rest of your team-mates who you don\u2019t see that often, I feel naturally you get closer, and you\u2019ve all got a common goal as well, so that helps. It\u2019s been a good experience, coming into the last week now. It\u2019s all about finishing strong,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England have reached the semi-finals after edging DR Congo 2-1, defeating Mexico 3-2 in an entertaining quarter-final, and overcoming Norway after extra time. Bellingham and captain Harry Kane have combined for five goals during the knockout stages, underlining England\u2019s attacking strength.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Saka echoed Madueke\u2019s confidence, saying England possess enough game-changing players to produce decisive moments in tight contests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA lot of times it comes down to moments. We've got a lot of players who can produce those moments so you\u2019ve just got to stay focused, keep the ball out of your net and then you just know that one of us in the front line is going to produce a moment of magic and win the game for the team,\u201d Saka said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Substitute Eberechi Eze, who came on at half-time against Norway, described reaching the World Cup semi-finals as a dream and urged the squad to savour the occasion while remaining focused on the bigger prize.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s obviously a massive moment for us, for the team to see what we\u2019re doing for people back home, it\u2019s special. We\u2019re trying to enjoy it as much as we can. Of course there are things we can improve on, things we can do better, but ultimately we won, and that\u2019s the main thing,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Substitute Eberechi Eze, who came on at half-time against Norway, described reaching the World Cup semi-finals as a dream and urged the squad to savour the occasion while remaining focused on the bigger prize.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England will face Argentina in the semi-final on Thursday, with the winners advancing to the World Cup final against either Spain or France.<\/p>\r\n\r\n