- Jude Bellingham scored late in the match to save England from defeat against Slovakia
- The 21-year-old scored a stunning bicycle kick deep into stoppage time
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England fans have gone wild with joy on social media after seeing the delayed footage of Jude Bellingham’s tournament-saving goal against Slovakia.
England’s journey to Euro 2024 appeared to be over with just one minute left on the clock after Ivan Schranz gave Slovakia a surprise, against-the-odds lead in the first half.
The Three Lions produced one of their worst performances during Gareth Southgate’s eight-year association with the national side, but were saved from immediate elimination by Bellingham’s stunning late strike.
The Real Madrid midfielder looked tired in the second half but patiently waited for a throw-in into the penalty area and twisted his body to execute a stunning acrobatic throw.
Bellingham leapt through the air as Marc Guehi headed the ball from the front post into the centre of the penalty area, striking the ball beautifully.
England fans are going wild on social media after watching slow-motion footage of Jude Bellingham’s goal against Slovakia
England’s journey to Euro 2024 looked to be over until Bellingham pulled off a stunning acrobatic finish
The 21-year-old player walked back, lunged at the ball with his right foot and made a perfect move as Slovakian goalkeeper Martin Dubravka shot helplessly past the goal.
Midlands-born Bellingham celebrated extra time in dramatic circumstances during Euro 2024 before Harry Kane made his comeback in extra time.
Fans have now gone wild on social media after rewatching Bellingham’s stunning acrobatic effort and subsequently praising the midfield superstar.
Reacting to the goal, one fan post on X said: ‘The timing. The moment. The goal. Possibly one of the best ever.’
Another comment added: ‘The face of the Slovakian guy at the end says it all too. Pure class from the boy from the Black Country.’
Bellingham beamed at full-time after Harry Kane’s extra-time goal completed England’s comeback
A third post, responding to the reports of the goals on X, said: ‘One mental angle’, while another added: ‘I’m going to watch this on repeat.’
Speaking to ITV after the match, Bellingham said: ‘Good win, through to the next round and very happy. It has been difficult this past week trying to keep the negative energy out of camp.
“I think they would have been ready for us today. I’m sure you have some questions scribbled on that piece of paper.
“We showed the character that England have lacked in the past and we showed that today. It was very important that we got through this,” he added.