Wayne Rooney Hails England's Win Over Mexico

Wayne Rooney hailed England's win over Mexico as 'one of their greatest results' after the Three Lions marched into the World Cup quarter-finals. England beat Mexico 3-2.

What happened?

Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a third from the penalty spot in the win.

Why it matters for Wayne Rooney

Rooney praised the team's performance, saying they showed 'attitude, grit, desire, everything you would have wanted an England team to show'.

England were making their first return to the Azteca stadium since the 1986 World Cup.

What comes next?

Up next is Norway in the last eight. Rooney said the team 'put their bodies on the line' and were 'outstanding' in defence.

Alan Shearer echoed Rooney's sentiments, saying the players 'represented their country in magnificent form'.

Shearer praised the team's performance, saying it was 'pretty much perfect'.

The win was a standout performance that can carry England forward and give them belief that they can go on and do something in the competition.

England exacted revenge in Mexico City despite what manager Thomas Tuchel described as 'everything against us'.

The team dealt with the altitude and other challenges to secure the win.

Jarell Quansah was sent off in a feisty Azteca atmosphere.

The centre-backs and Pickford were outstanding in the win.

Rooney was worried that England went too deep too early, but they showed a lesson in heading the ball out of the box and blocking shots.

The team's performance was a testament to their hard work and dedication. But England's win was a significant one, and they will look to build on it in their next match.