England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway was celebrated not only on the pitch but also in the stands, where family members and loved ones of the players shared every emotional moment.
Among the first to arrive at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium was Ashlyn Castro, the partner of Jude Bellingham, who watched the match alongside the midfielder’s mother, Denise Bellingham.
Ashlyn’s excitement only grew as the evening unfolded. After Norway opened the scoring, Bellingham equalized just before halftime before adding a second goal later in the match to help England complete a memorable comeback and secure a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Families Share the Emotional Victory
Ashlyn was joined by several other England partners, including Tolami Benson, the fiancée of Bukayo Saka, as the group cheered on Gareth Southgate’s squad throughout the match.
Following the final whistle, celebrations quickly spread through the stadium as players’ families, friends and supporters embraced the historic result.
Among those supporting England was Kate Kane, wife of captain Harry Kane, who attended wearing a personalized England shirt in support of her husband.
Social media personality Ellie Watkins, wife of striker Ollie Watkins, also shared glimpses of the matchday atmosphere before kickoff, while Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan arrived with the couple’s children, who proudly wore England kits featuring “Daddy” on the back as they cheered for the goalkeeper.
Royal Congratulations
England’s victory also drew praise from the Prince of Wales, who congratulated the team on social media after the match.
As President of the Football Association, he described England as a “special team” and praised the players for their performance in a challenging quarter-final encounter before looking ahead to the semi-finals.
Injury Concerns Continue
Despite the positive result, England continue to manage several injury concerns as the tournament progresses.
Defender Jarell Quansah was unavailable after serving a suspension, while midfielder Jordan Henderson missed the match following an injury sustained during the previous round.
Reece James recovered in time to feature, while Declan Rice started the game despite dealing with illness before later being substituted.
England will now turn their attention to the semi-finals, carrying both momentum and confidence after another dramatic comeback, while their families and supporters continue to provide passionate backing from the stands throughout the tournament.
