Euro 2024: Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane rescue England from shock last-16 exit to Slovakia
- Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick and Harry Kane’s strike in extra-time breathe new life into Gareth Southgate’s reign as England boss
The Three Lions have been hyped as one of the favourites to end a 58-year wait for major tournament glory but looked set to go out with a whimper to Ivan Schranz’s 25th minute goal.
However, Bellingham’s moment of inspiration five minutes into six added on in stoppage time breathed new life into Gareth Southgate’s reign as England boss.
Kane then headed in just a minute into extra-time to set up a quarter-final meeting with Switzerland.
Southgate looked certain to fall on his sword after steadfastly refusing to make changes to a side that stumbled through as winners of Group C despite scoring just two goals in three games.
Kobbie Mainoo was introduced for his first competitive start in Southgate’s only change and he paid the price with another lacklustre display lacking in any speed or invention for long spells.
The one saving grace of England’s performances in the group stage was that a makeshift defence had held up well, conceding just once in three games.
