Euro 2024: England draws hope from jaws of defeat on last-second Jude Bellingham goal
Jude Bellingham handed England a Euro 2024 lifeline with a sensational bicycle kick to force extra-time against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.
Bellingham contorted his body into the air to smack home Marc Guehi’s cross in remarkable fashion with just seconds left and England trailing 1-0 in their round of 16 clash.
The Real Madrid star screamed “who else?” and performed his famed arms-outstretched celebration, with grateful captain Harry Kane copying him amid wild scenes at the end of a tense and gritty encounter.
Jude Bellingham nets the equalizer in stoppage time with a RIDICULOUS bicycle kick
Until then, England had not looked good, falling behind after Ivan Schranz’s well-taken strike after 25 minutes.
Kane had a free header that went wide, Phil Foden had a goal disallowed for offside, and Declan Rice struck the post.
Ultimately, it had to be the man who has been touted as the world’s best player after winning the league, the Champions League and the La Liga Player of the Season award with Madrid.
As he said, “who else?”
Bellingham met his moment, and how. But England, having come through Group C as winners despite managing a narrow win over Serbia and two tame draws, still had to emerge from 30 minutes of extra time.
Their hopes lifted dramatically, though, as Kane scored just moments into the additional period. Cole Palmer’s cross was punched out, Eberechi Eze put in back in, Ivan Toney nodded it forward and Kane headed home.
Martin Rogers is a columnist for FOX sports. Follow him on Twitter @MRogersFOX and subscribe to the daily newsletter.
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