Djed Spence: England's new cult hero after VAR drama in Norway win

England had a penalty overturned following a VAR review after Djed Spence was judged to have initiated the contact with Norway's Oscar Bobb during the first half of extra time in Miami. The decision, which could have been a late winner, instead left the match poised. But Spence, a Tottenham defender making only his second substitute appearance of the tournament, has been hailed as a 'cult hero' after two match-winning cameos. His display against Norway earned plenty of praise, with one observer noting that his cameo 'will be taught in schools'. The incident in Miami came as England secured a dramatic win to set up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday 15 July, live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 19:00 BST. Spence's role in the victory – despite the penalty reversal – has cemented his status as an unlikely star of the tournament. The Three Lions now face Lionel Messi's Argentina, a side described as a 'powerhouse' by the Argentine legend himself, in what will be England's first ever meeting with the world's greatest player.