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Jude Bellingham rescued England in his discreet debut at Euro 2024

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By Sergio Silva

Jun 16, 2024, 17:19 PM EDT

The England National Team took the three points in their first match of the Euro Cup Germany 2024 after winning a complicated match against Serbia (0-1) thanks to a solitary goal from Jude Bellingham, who is destined to be the great figure of the English team in this tournament.

The Real Madrid midfielder did not disappoint in his debut in this competition, scoring the only goal in a match that became complicated for the troops led by Gareth Southgate who could not overcome a well-organized Serbian team.

In the 13th minute, the English number ’10’ appeared at full speed inside the Serbian area to head in a cross from the right and open the scoring. It was his first goal in this type of tournament where he was also playing his first match.

The moment of the goal scored by midfielder Jude Bellingham that gave the England National Team its first three points in this Euro 2024 Germany Championship.

After being ahead on the scoreboard from early on, everything seemed to indicate that things were more than on track for the English team that arrives at this competition as one of the candidates to fight. However, they encountered a solid Serbia that knew how to put them in trouble.

Despite maintaining control of the ball, the English did not find the formula to breach the rival fence again and the Serbians also dared to hurt the English, who suffered much more than expected to keep their first three points in Germany 2024 .

Especially in the second half, with the Serbian National Team much more organized and with more clarity to attack, was when England had the most work in Gelsenkirchen. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was quite demanding in the final minutes with the Serbians fully engaged in search of an equalizer.

Jude Bellingham's celebration after scoring the winning goal for the England National Team in his first appearance at Euro 2024 in Germany.
Jude Bellingham’s celebration after scoring the winning goal for the England National Team in his first appearance at Euro 2024 in Germany.
Credit: CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF | EFE

Five minutes from the end Jude Bellingham was once again the protagonist, this time receiving a loud ovation from the English fans to see him off after being replaced by Kobbie Mainoo. The Real Madrid player won the Player of the Match award.

Other results

Group C of the Euro 2024 Germany began the action earlier this Sunday with the tie between Denmark and Slovenia (1-1) in a match where the Danes, who went ahead thanks to Cristian Erikssen, could not hold on to their advantage and finished giving up a goal from Erik Jana.

Earlier, the first match of Group D of the tournament had been played, where the Netherlands National Team recorded a victory against Poland (1-2). The ‘Clockwork Orange’ added its first victory courtesy of goals from Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorts while Adam Buksa scored for the Poles.

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