ENGLAND will enter their World Cup semi-final without the worry of yellow cards robbing them of their best players.
wipe yellow cards after the quarter-finals so the Three Lions will be at virtually full strength to face either or in the final four.
England will have their star men for whoever they face in the semi-finals Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Jude Bellingham was in danger of missing the semi-final, but the yellow cards are now wiped Credit: Getty
That is with the exception of Jordan Henderson and his freak arm injury, of course.
And Jarrel Quansah who will serve the second game of his two-match ban for his red card against .
The four players carrying yellow cards into the 2-1 win over were , , Marc Guehi and – all of whom came out of the game unscathed.
In fact, no players were booked during the sweltering battle in Miami.
The referee only reached into his pocket once in the game and that yellow went to ‘s of Norway.
England came from 1-0 down to book their place into Wednesday’s fixture.
For Argentina, only is at risk of suspension. For the Swiss, key men , and Miro Muheim are walking the tightrope.
Andreas Schjelderup gave the Norwegians the lead in the first half with a flukey cross-come-shot that whizzed past .
England will have 24 players available for their semi-final clash Credit: Getty
Bellingham’s majestic first touch helped him surge into the box and score the equaliser on the stroke of half-time.
As the weather weighed on both teams, the game crawled into extra time where Bellingham proved the sharpest once more.
unleashed an effort from 25 yards that Norway ‘keeper Orjan Nyland spilled and the man reacted the quickest to slot home.
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