Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's WonderwallImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored 10 of England's 11 goals at the World CupByAdwaidh Rajan and Mohamed MoallimBBC SportPublished48 minutes agoAfter Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for England against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, he and Harry Kane were the last to peel away from the celebrations. Left behind by their team-mates after the first wave of celebrations, the pair stood side by side, arms outstretched as they soaked in the acclaim from the England supporters who had flocked to Mexico City. It is one of the defining images of their 2026 World Cup campaign.

Kane and Bellingham were vital in England's hard-fought 3-2 victory in the last 16 and less than two minutes after the opener, the captain supplied the assist for the Real Madrid midfielder to complete a quickfire double that silenced the home supporters. Then came Kane's moment. With his team a player down, after Jarell Quansah's red card, and Mexico resurgent, the 32-year-old calmly converted from the penalty spot to score what proved to be the winner - few players are more reliable than him from 12 yards out.

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England are through to the quarter-finals and their fortunes in this tournament look increasingly intertwined with the form and impact Kane and Bellingham are having on the pitch. Erling Haaland and Norway will provide another formidable test for Thomas Tuchel's side when they meet in Miami on Saturday. But just how dependent are England's World Cup ambitions on their dynamic duo?

How England used five mini games to beat Mexico Published1 day agoWhere does Mexico win rank among England's best results? Published1 day agoWho produced another iconic performance? England player ratings Published1 day agoSo how reliant are England on the duo?

Figure caption, How England’s epic night unfoldedThe short answer? Between them, the duo have accounted for 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup - Marcus Rashford scored the other one as a substitute to seal their 4-2 win against Croatia in the opener. It means Kane (six goals) and Bellingham (four) have contributed a remarkable 90.

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9% of the team's total attacking output. That is more than any other side left in the tournament. Tournament favourites France come second in this regard at 78.

6% because Kylian Mbappe (seven) and Ousmane Dembele (four) have scored 11 of their 14 goals. Kane is responsible for 34. 6% of England's expected goals (xG) and Bellingham has contributed another 20.

Together, the duo have generated more than half of England's attacking threat (54. Kane has also attempted 23. 8% of England's shots and 31.

The story has become one of the most prominent items on the global agenda.