Jamie O'Hara, the former Tottenham Hotspur player turned talkSPORT host, found his car had been broken into during England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway on Saturday evening. He responded with a defiant message on X, stating he can "replace a window but you can't replace Jude Bellingham winning it for England."
Break-in Details
O'Hara shared a photo of the aftermath early Sunday morning, showing the shattered window imploded toward the front passenger seat, with glass particles scattered across the interior. An iPad and a bag containing his clothes were stolen. He later added: "If you see me on Sky this morning in shorts it's not because I wanted to, it's because my bag that was stolen had my clothes in it."
Social Media Reaction
Social media users offered mixed reactions. One wrote: "Always put your belongings in the boot because otherwise it gives thieves an opportunity. Sorry this happened to you." Another less sympathetic user commented: "Leaving stuff in your car in London is your own fault. If it's not nailed down, they'll have it, you should know this by now." A third added: "NEVER leave valuables in your car. Too many times I have seen people do that and regret it. But as you say, we're in the semis, so a bittersweet night."
Match Summary
England fell behind early in the first half when Andreas Schjelderup's miskicked cross caught out Jordan Pickford and dropped into the net. Jude Bellingham equalised just before half-time with a close-range finish after some smooth footwork. The match remained deadlocked through the second half, but Bellingham scored again early in extra time, pouncing on a Morgan Rogers rebound to fire past Orjan Nyland. England will now face Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday, July 15 at 8pm BST, with the winner advancing to the final against either France or Spain on Sunday, July 19.
O'Hara's Perspective
Despite the vehicle damage and stolen possessions, O'Hara expressed jubilation at England's progress. According to his post, the bittersweet night left him gutted about the theft but elated that the Three Lions reached the semi-finals of the World Cup.
