People say the World Cup is rigged. Maybe it is. Not because of referees or decisions, but because football is somehow allowing an alien to play among humans.

While Jude Bellingham took the headlines against Norway, Thomas Tuchel's brave in-game changes have transformed England into ruthless World Cup semi-finalists.

England have reached the semi-finals in Thomas Tuchel's first tournament in charge with the German coach's decisions on his squad now looking like masterstrokes ahead of the clash…