Bellingham’s Heroics Save England: A Night of Drama at Euro 2024

England narrowly avoided one of the most surprising upsets in the history of the European Championship, thanks to Jude Bellingham‘s stunning overhead kick and Harry Kane‘s extra-time goal against Slovakia at the Veltins Arena.

The dramatic turn of events saw England, led by manager Gareth Southgate, secure a hard-fought victory to advance to the quarter-finals where they will face Switzerland in Duesseldorf.

The match, which featured Ivan Schranz‘s early goal for Slovakia, had England fans on edge as the team struggled to find its footing in the first half, with frustration mounting among supporters.

Despite Phil Foden having a goal disallowed by VAR, Kane missing chances, and Declan Rice hitting the post, England’s fortunes changed in the dying moments of stoppage time.

Jude Bellingham’s acrobatic overhead kick, assisted by Kyle Walker‘s long throw and Marc Guehi‘s flick-on, leveled the score and breathed new life into England’s campaign.

Harry Kane then sealed the comeback victory with a header in extra time, extending his impressive record in knockout games at major tournaments.

Southgate’s tactics and team selection came under scrutiny, with critics pointing out the lackluster performance by certain players and the need for significant changes moving forward.

England’s escape from the brink of elimination sets the stage for a highly anticipated clash against Switzerland in the quarter-finals, following Switzerland’s impressive victory over holders Italy.