Jude Bellingham showed his class both on and off the pitch as England beat Mexico to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Bellingham received a perfect 10 in Adrian Durham’s player ratings as a 10-man England held on for a 3-2 victory in one of the great tournament performances.Bellingham scored twice in the heroic win over MexicoGettyHe continues to show leadership and experience in all aspects of the game despite still only being 23.Heartwarming footage emerged from the tunnel immediately after the match at the Azteca Stadium.It showed Bellingham consoling a devastated 17-year-old Gilberto Mora.The two exchanged a few words and then the England star swapped shirts with his opponent.View Tweet: https://t.co/9Xzd14OHQNMora is the youngest player at the 2026 World Cup. In the previous round, he became the youngest person to start a knockout game after Pele.It is no surprise that Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Chelsea have all been credited with transfer interest.Bellingham’s verdictSpeaking after the game, the Real Madrid man hailed his teammates for the monumental effort they showed in a hostile atmosphere.He said: “It’s right up there. I think in my England career, it’s probably the pick of the bunch, to be fair. “The atmosphere, the opposition, the performance of the team, the effort of the team, the camaraderie of the team. I can’t credit everyone enough for what they’ve done tonight.“I’m so, so proud to be a part of this moment. I’m so happy that we’ve given our country another night to remember.”Bellingham was man-of-the-match against MexicoGettyBellingham also became the first person since Diego Maradona to score two goals at the Azteca in the World Cup.“He’s far greater than me, but yes, it’s a nice company to be in. “Obviously, one of the things for me growing up as an England supporter, it’s always seen us play in these games against tough opposition, tough atmospheres, and seeing us crumble. “To be a part of a squad that kind of stood tall against all the adversity and come out on top, I’m so proud.”He continued: “Growing up being an England fan, you always wish that the team had a bit more personality, a bit more bite in these games. And I think we’ve shown that.“For the lads who are new and who haven’t played these kinds of games before, I think it’s the perfect kind of message to them that they can handle it and they’re more than ready for it. I love everyone to bits. I’m so proud.”Next up for England is a showdown with Norway in Miami on Saturday night, with commentary live on talkSPORT, for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.World Cup WhatsAppDon't miss an update from talkSPORT in our dedicated World Cup WhatsApp channel.Search for ‘talkSPORT World Cup’ in your ‘Updates’ tab on WhatsApp and we’ll drop the proper, unfiltered football chat straight to your lock screen—no fluff, just pure talkSPORT energy.It’s where you’ll find out all the new rules to watch out for, England and Scotland reaction and big match player ratings. Plus there will be loads of debates on the biggest talking points as Haaland, Mbappe, Kane and the biggest names in football descend on America, Canada and Mexico.