Jude Bellingham of England celebrates towards the fans after the team’s victory and progression to the quarter-final following the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 matches between England and Slovakia at Arena Auf Schalke on 30 June 2024, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Jude Bellingham said it took one of his best-ever goals to dig England out of a huge hole as they escaped a shock Euro 2024 last 16 exit at the hands of Slovakia.
The Real Madrid midfielder’s overhead kick deep into stoppage time sent the match into extra-time, before Harry Kane’s header secured a 2-1 win for the Three Lions.
England are one of the favourites as they aim to end a 58-year wait for major tournament glory.
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