- Jude Bellingham scored late to rescue England from defeat by Slovakia
- The 21-year-old produced a stunning overhead kick in added time.
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England fans went wild with celebration on social media after watching slow-motion footage of Jude Bellingham’s tournament-saving goal against Slovakia.
England’s journey to Euro 2024 ended with just one minute remaining after Ivan Schranz gave Slovakia a shock first-half lead against the run of play.
The Three Lions produced one of their worst performances in Gareth Southgate’s eight-year association with the national team but were saved from immediate elimination thanks to a stunning late goal from Bellingham.
The Real Madrid midfielder looked tired in the second half, but waited patiently when a throw-in was taken into the area and contorted his body to produce a brilliant acrobatic finish.
Bellingham jumped into the air when Marc Guehi headed the ball into the center of the box with a header at the near post and made a beautiful connection with the ball.
England fans went wild with celebration on social media after seeing slow-motion footage of Jude Bellingham’s goal against Slovakia
England’s journey to Euro 2024 was over before Bellingham produced a stunning acrobatic finish
Backing away from goal, the 21-year-old launched his right foot towards the ball and made a perfect connection as Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka ran helplessly towards goal.
Midlands-born Bellingham staged wild celebrations as England extended their Euro 2024 campaign in dramatic circumstances before Harry Kane completed the comeback in extra time.
Fans have now gone wild on social media after re-watching Bellingham’s stunning acrobatic effort and went on to praise the midfield superstar.
In a fan post on X, in response to the goal, it was stated: “The moment. The goal. Maybe one of the best ever.”
Another comment added the same: “The Slovakian guy’s face at the end also says it all. Pure class from the guy from the Black Country.”
Bellingham was beaming at the end of the match after Harry Kane’s extra-time goal completed England’s comeback
A third post reacting to the objective posted on
Speaking after the match, Bellingham told ITV: “Good win, I’m through to the next round and very happy.” It’s been difficult the last week trying to keep the negative energy out of camp.
‘I think you would be prepared for us today, I’m sure you have some questions scribbled on that piece of paper there.
“We showed that type of character that England have been missing, especially in previous times, we showed that today and it was very important for us to get through,” he added.
