‘Gift from the sky’ Elliot Anderson keeps England running as Rogers makes case
Midfielder Elliot Anderson received praise for his high-energy performance in England's extra-time victory over Norway, covering significant ground during the match. Teammate Morgan Rogers also impressed during his cameo, contributing to the team's tactical success under Thomas Tuchel.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the physical demands of modern international football and the tactical influence of new coaching staff on player development.
Elliot Anderson sprints against Norway, a game in which he helped set up England’s equaliser. Photograph: Aubre Cyriaque/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Elliot Anderson sprints against Norway, a game in which he helped set up England’s equaliser. Photograph: Aubre Cyriaque/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock England ‘Gift from the sky’ Elliot Anderson keeps England running as Rogers makes case Midfielder covered the most ground in win over Norway while Villa man’s cameo impressed Thomas Tuchel
Ed Aarons in Kansas City Mon 13 Jul 2026 14.20 EDT Last modified on Tue 14 Jul 2026 00.14 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google E lliot Anderson can be forgiven for needing additional time to recover from his exertions in the cauldron of Miami. As Manchester City’s new record signing reflected on England’s extra-time victory over Norway with his fellow Geordie, John Murray, from BBC Radio 5 Live, there was no hiding his pure exhaustion.
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