- England midfielder Elliot Anderson said his late mother, Helen, who passed away in April after a battle with cancer, would have been proud of the team’s World Cup win over Mexico on Sunday night.
- Anderson expressed that playing football serves as an escape, helping him cope with his grief, and believes his mother would have been immensely proud of his and the team's achievements.
- Following England's 3-2 win against Mexico in the Azteca Stadium, which secured their place in the quarter-finals, Anderson reflected on the emotional significance of the victory, and stated that is mother would have loved to have joined in with the post-match celebrations.
- He had previously shared heartfelt tributes to his mother on Instagram, including a post after his World Cup call-up stating, “Mum, we are going to the World Cup”.
- The England squad is now preparing for their quarter-final fixture against Norway, scheduled for Saturday 11 July, after returning to their camp in Kansas.
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