Harry Kane also found the net from the penalty spot as Thomas Tuchel's side overcame Jarell Quansah's second-half dismissal to set up a last-eight meeting with Norway.

The Round of 16 clash, delayed by an hour because of severe weather in Mexico City, eventually lived up to expectations in front of a packed Azteca crowd.

England made a composed start despite the hostile atmosphere and high altitude before Bellingham broke the deadlock midway through the first half, powering home Bukayo Saka's cross with a commanding header.

Just 98 seconds later, the Real Madrid midfielder struck again. Kane's low delivery found Bellingham inside the area, and the 23-year-old rifled home to double England's advantage.

Mexico responded before the interval when Julian Quinones fired into the roof of the net after England failed to clear a set-piece, ensuring Javier Aguirre's side remained firmly in the contest.

England's task became even more difficult early in the second half as Quansah was shown a straight red card following a VAR review for a challenge on Jesus Gallardo.

Despite being reduced to 10 men, the Three Lions restored their two-goal cushion just six minutes later. Anthony Gordon was brought down by goalkeeper Raul Rangel inside the area, allowing Kane to convert confidently from the penalty spot.

Mexico refused to surrender, and Raul Jimenez converted a penalty of his own after Kane was adjudged to have committed a foul inside the box, setting up a tense finale.

The hosts poured forward in search of an equaliser during 11 minutes of stoppage time, but England defended resolutely to preserve their lead and eliminate the co-hosts.

The victory sends England into a third successive World Cup quarter-final, where they will face Erling Haaland's Norway for a place in the last four.

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