England vs Slovakia UEFA Euro 2024 Round 16 Highlights: England into quarter-finals after Bellingham stunner
England scrapped through the round of 16 as they defeated Slovakia by 2-1 in the extra time after a world-class goal by Jude Bellingham. Harry Kane provided them the lead. They will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
Hello and Welcome to SportzPoint for another UEFA Euro 2024 Live. The Round of 16 match between England and Slovakia will kick off at 9.30 pm IST. Stay tuned for all the live updates. We will see Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane representing his nation England against Martin Dubravka's Slovakia in Schalke.
England qualified for the Round of 16 after registering a narrow victory over Serbia and two draws with Denmark and Slovenia. On the other side, Slovakia beat Belgium on Matchday 1 but lost the game against Ukraine. After a 1-1 draw with Romania, they managed to qualify for the knockouts. England have a very good squad but they haven't played good football until now. But, Slovakia have shown great intensity and played brave football so it is going to be an exciting clash in Schalke.
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LIVE Updates
Jun 30, 2024, 6:58 PM
Jude has his words
"Sometimes it feels like there's a pile-on from the fans... moments like tonight throw it back to some people" ๐
Jude Bellingham on how England's dramatic 2-1 win over Slovakia can hush the doubters... ๐ฟ pic.twitter.com/bK3D24sKXq
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Jun 30, 2024, 6:39 PM
Full time | England 2-1 Slovakia
England are through to the quarter-finals. Not the way they would have liked, but somehow, they managed to enter the final eight of the Euro 2024. Heartbreaking for Slovakia. They have been superb but it was not their night to script history.
Jude Bellingham the player of the match with the stunning bicycle kick to stun the world.
Jun 30, 2024, 6:37 PM
120+1' | Toney misses the target
Toney goes for the power after taking the ball close to Slovakia's final third. But, he goes over the goal.
England lead. What a few minutes for them! It is Harry Kane with a header and he does not miss this time. Toney with the assist. Kane's 65th international goal and what a time to do it. England 2-1 Slovakia
Jun 30, 2024, 6:02 PM
91' | Extra time starts
Hary Kane gets us underway.
Jun 30, 2024, 6:00 PM
Full time | England 1-1 Slovakia
England somehow managed to stay in the game. What a goal from Jude Bellingham! Heartbreaking for Slovakian fans! We are into extra time now.
Jun 30, 2024, 5:56 PM
90+6' | Goal by Jude Bellingham | ENG 1-1 SVK
Jude Bellingham is the man for the big moments. The 21-year-old with a bicycle kick to keep England in the game. What a goal! England survive!
Harry Kane misses another chance with his target. Phil Foden with the curving free-kick. The captain needed to be on target at least with 12 minutes to go.
Jun 30, 2024, 5:36 PM
Still no shots on target
After 75 minutes, England are STILL yet to register a shot on target. ๐ซจ#ENGSVK#EURO2024
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Jun 30, 2024, 5:15 PM
55' | Nearly for Slovakia
What are they doing? England get away narrowly from conceding the second goal of the night.
Jun 30, 2024, 5:14 PM
52' | Kane's shot is blocked
England captain's shot is blocked by Vavro. It could have gone anywhere after deflection but it goes for a corner.
Jun 30, 2024, 5:11 PM
51' | Goal cancelled | ENG 0-1 SVK
Phil Foden's goal is denied by VAR as he was found off-side.
Jun 30, 2024, 5:11 PM
50' | Phil Foden scores | ENG 1-1 SVK
Phil Foden equalises for England. Kane with a good cross to Trippier and his pass is sent into the goal by Foden.
Jun 30, 2024, 5:08 PM
No shot on target from Kane and co.
And yet still the system does not change. No subs at halftime by Southgate.
Einstein's definition of madness repeatedly springs to mind when watching this England with so few players performing well in their designated roles... https://t.co/jRLArpkyyk
The upset is on. The first half finishes with Slovakia leading by 1-0 via a terrific finish by Schranz in the 25th minute of the match. Slovakia have been great defensively too. Southgate has a lot of work to do in the second half with Palmer on the bench sitting for them.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:49 PM
45+3' | Three back-to-back corners for England
Three back-to-back corners for England but they could make that into work for them. Kane missed a volley and header.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:48 PM
45+2' | Foden's free-kick is saved
Phil Foden's free-kick is punched away by Dubravka.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:46 PM
45+1' | Yellow card
Yellow card for ล kriniar for a foul on Bellingham.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:45 PM
45' | 3 minutes added
3 added minutes to the first half.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:44 PM
Stat for Southgate
Hope for England? ๐
The Three Lions have come back to win each of their last three games at the EUROs in which they've conceded the opening goal โฝ
The upset is on. Schranz scores for Slovakia. Brilliant assist from Strelec. Calm finish from Schranz. This is his third goal of the tournament and now is the joint-highest goal scorer of the tournament. Slovakia lead.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:24 PM
22' | Kane's header gets deflected
Harry Kane's header is well-defended by Hancko. It goes for a corner. England on the attack.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:21 PM
Stars in the house
Ed Sheeran's in the building for England vs. Slovakia ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ pic.twitter.com/K9fFy4XuvG
Yellow card for Jude Bellingham for a foul on Haraslin. Fourth card of the night.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:14 PM
13' | Yellow card
Third yellow card of the night already. Kucka receives the yellow card for a foul on Trippier.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:14 PM
12' | England caught off guard
Uff.... another change for Slovakia. Haraslin got the better of Walker and made an entrance into the penalty box. But, his shot was blocked by Guรฉhi.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:10 PM
9' | Trippier goes off-target
Trippier misses the target after receiving the pass from Harry Kane.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:09 PM
A very confident start from Slovakia
Jun 30, 2024, 4:08 PM
7' | Yellow card
Second yellow card of the night. Mainoo is cautioned by the ref for a foul on Duda.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:07 PM
5' | Another chance for Slovakia
A chance for Slovakia. Great pass from Haraslin to get Hancka involved on the left. But Hancka's cross could not reach any of the Slovakian players and missed the far post narrowly.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:05 PM
4' | Kucka misses a chance
A good free-kick but Slovakia players got into each other and Kucka missed the header.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:04 PM
3' | Yellow card
Early yellow card for Guรฉhi as he fouled Strelec. He will miss the next match if England qualify.
Jun 30, 2024, 4:01 PM
Kick-off
Here we go! Slovakia get things started.
Jun 30, 2024, 3:58 PM
National anthems are done
National anthems are done and we are minutes away from start.
Jun 30, 2024, 3:55 PM
Will they continue their trend?
๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia in their 3 EURO 2024 games so far...
"We have to build on the last game. A lot of what we did in the last game, until the final third, was what we wanted to see. We just need those incisive passes, a bit more quality and maybe a bit more patience around the final third."
England have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Slovakia in all competitions.
Jun 30, 2024, 3:39 PM
Stats before the match
England have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Slovakia in all competitions.
Jun 30, 2024, 3:36 PM
Is it coming home?
Footballโs Coming Home now being sung. Inevitably. A few fans held up on trams. Inevitably. Huge cheers when Mainooโs name read out. #ENGSVK#EURo2024
After Luis Enrique became only the sixth football manager to win the Champions League with different clubs, we present you with some interesting football facts about managers with the most UCL titles in their careers.
In Europe, the Champions League is seen as the most demanding title among players, managers, and clubs from all over Europe. The Giant clubs compete for this specific trophy every year, with the prestige and financial rewards received from the tournament being among the biggest in club football.
Achieving success in this competition is usually seen by most players and managers as the benchmark of club-level achievement in Europe. For many managers, winning the Champions League is the ultimate goal.
Some managers, however, have managed to win the competition multiple times, some with multiple teams as well. Without further due, here are the interesting football facts of the five managers with the most Champions League titles.
Many regard Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of his generation due to his success with all the clubs he has managed. The Spanish manager has won the competition thrice in his managerial career, two times with FC Barcelona and once with Manchester City.
Guardiola won his first Champions League title in his first season in charge of Barcelona, with his side defeating Manchester United 2-0 in 2008-09 as part of their first-ever treble. The former Barcelona midfielder was 38 years old at the time, making him the youngest manager to win the competition to date.
He won his second title two years later in the 2010-11 season, defeating the same opponent 3-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of both triumphs, scoring both times.
Then he managed Bayern but wasn't able to bring any Champions League titles to the German Club. Finally, his 12-year wait came to an end when Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Final of the UCL 2022-23 season.
Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid in its most dominant period of the 21st century. The Frenchman won three titles with Los Blancos in three years in charge of the club.
Zidane won his first title just four months after he replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid. He led the side to defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties in the 2015-16 final.
The next season, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final for their 12th crown.
Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2017-18 final. The Frenchman is the only manager in history to win the competition three consecutive times. He is also the first and only French manager to win the competition to date.
Bob Paisley | 3 European Cups
Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years.
No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He won twenty trophies in nine years for Liverpool Football Club between 1974 and 1983.
He brought 3 European Cups, six League Championships (including three in a row in 1981, 1982, and 1983), three League Cups, 6 Charity Shields, one UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.
Paisley is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Bob is now regarded as one of the best soccer managers of all time.
Carlo Ancelotti | 5 Champions League titles
Carlo Ancelotti is one of football's managerial greats of the 21st century. The Italian manager has won five Champions League titles in his time as a manager, having also won the competition twice as a player.
Ancelotti won his first Champions League title in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as his side defeated Juventus on penalties in the final. He won his second title in the 2006-07 season as AC Milan defeated Liverpool 2-1.
Ancelotti won his third title with Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season after his side defeated Atlรฉtico Madrid 4-1. His fourth title came in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid once again after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.
Since making his FC Barcelona debut just at the age of 15 in 2023, Lamine Yamal has broken multiple records. Here is every record of Lamine Yamal so far in his career.
Lamine Yamal came through Barcelonaโs famous La Masia academy and made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in 2023 at just 15 years old. He quickly became an important player and won the Kopa Trophy the next year.
Lamine Yamal, a product of FC Barcelona's La Masia Academy. Image | FC Barcelona
He also rose fast with the Spainish National Team, playing for youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023. At 16, he became the youngest player to play and score for Spain.
He took part in Euro 2024, helping Spain win the tournament and earning the Young Player of the Tournament award.
Since making his professional debut in 2023 at just 15 years 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, the fleet-footed forward has quickly become a key part of Barcelona's attack. He has scored 22 goals in 98 appearances for the club.
2. Youngest Starter in La Liga for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to start a La Liga match for Barcelona on August 20, 2023, at the age of 16 years and 38 days. He surpassed the previous record of Fabrice Olinga, who started his first La Liga game for Malaga in 2012.
3. Youngest Player to Record an Assist for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to record an assist for Barcelona in La Liga during the 2023-24 season. At 16 years and 45 days old, he achieved this record against.
4. Youngest Goal scorer for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga history at just 16 years and 87 days old, netting his first goal against Granada and breaking the previous record held by Fabrice Olinga.
5. Youngest Goal scorer in La Liga History
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in La Liga after scoring against Granada in Barcelona's 2-2 draw.
6. Youngest Player to Score a Brace in La Liga
On 11 February, in the game versus Granada, the Barcelona wonder-kid set the new record as the youngest scorer of a brace in La Liga. He did it at the age of 16 years 213 days.
7. Youngest Player to Feature in El Clasico
Lamine Yamal is the youngest player ever to appear in a Clasico in the 23-24 season at the age of 16 years and 107 days.
Lamine Yamal made history by becoming the youngest goal scorer in El Clasico at just 17 years and 105 days old, on October 26, 2024, netting the third goal against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, surpassing Ansu Fati's record.
9. Youngest Player with 10+ Goal Contributions in La Liga
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in La Liga history to score 10+ goals in La Liga at the age of 16 years and 213 days.
10. Youngest Player to Reach 50 Official Games for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal is the youngest player in FC Barcelona's history to reach 50 official games. He achieved this milestone on May 19, 2024, at the age of 16 years, 10 months, and 6 days.
11. Youngest Player to Reach 100 Appearances for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal made his 100th appearance on April 30, 2025, in a UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, at 17 years old.
12. Most Dribbles Completed in a Single La Liga Match
In a single La Liga match, Lamine Yamal has completed the most successful dribbles this season, reaching 11 against Alaves, surpassing Lionel Messi's record of 10 dribbles in 2007. No other player has completed more than 7 successful dribbles in a single La Liga match the current season.
Champions League Records
Lamine Yamal showcasing his skills. Image | SABC Sport
1. Second-youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League
Lamine Yamal became the second youngest player to feature in the Champions League against Antwerp at 16 years and 68 days, only behind Youssoufa Moukoko at 16 years and 18 days.
2. Youngest player named in a Champions League starting lineup
Lamine Yamal holds the record for the youngest player to be named in a Champions League starting lineup. He was 16 years and 83 days old when he started the game against Porto on October 4, 2023.
3. Youngest player to play in the Champions League knockout phase
Lamine Yamal became the youngest-ever player to appear in the knockout stage when he started the round of 16 first leg against Napoli, aged 16 years 223 days.
4. Youngest player to score a goal in a Champions League semi-final match
Playing his 100th game at just 17 years and 291 days old, Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, overtaking the record set by Kylian Mbappe, who was 18 when he achieved the feat in 2017.
Lamine Yamal playing for the Spanish National Team. Image | The Independent
1. Youngest Player to Debut for Spain
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to play for Spain on September 8, 2023, against Georgia at 16 years and 57 days in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier, breaking Gaviโs record at 17 years, 62 days.
2. Youngest Goal scorer for Spain
Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer for Spain at 16 years and 57 days. He netted a goal in his debut match against Georgia in the 2024 Euro Cup Qualifier breaking Gavi's record.
3. Youngest Goal Scorer in a UEFA Euro Qualifying Match
Became the youngest goal scorer in his debut match against Georgia, to score in a Euro Qualifier. He broke Gareth Bale's previous record at 17 years and 83 days.
Lamine Yamal celebrating his goal against France in the UEFA Euro 2024. Image | Goal.com
Lamine Yamal was a key player in Spainโs Euro 2024 win. He scored 1 goal against France and provided 4 assists, showing great skill and confidence for his age.
His performances helped Spain win their fourth European title, and he was named the Young Player of the Tournament for his standout play.
AFC and CONCACAF Chiefs express concerns over 64-team World Cup expansion
AFC president, Shaikh Salman, and Concacaf president, Victor Montagliani, have raised their voices against the proposal of expansion to a 64-team World Cup.
The controversy over the potential increase in the 2030 FIFA World Cup roster to 64 teams has gained momentum, with key football officials coming out to oppose it. The Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have joined forces against this controversial suggestion.
Should the 2030 World Cup be expanded to 64 teamsโ๐ ๐
Alejandro Dominguez, president of CONMEBOL, is proposing a one-time expansion of the 2030 Men's World Cup to 64 teams to mark the tournamentโs 100th anniversary.
Concacaf chief Victor Montagliani has joined the increasing call to oppose the plan to increase the World Cup teams to 64, claiming increasing the number of teams "would not be the right move".
AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also warned against the expansion to 64 teams and the โchaosโ it could lead to, telling Agence France Press (AFP), โPersonally, I donโt agree."
AFC and CONCACAF Presidents show concerns over expansion
Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez. (Image Source | X)
In March's FIFA Council, Uruguayan football chief Ignacio Alonso proposed expansion of the 2030 World Cup. FIFA later announced that it would study the proposal.
Since then, Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez has been the frontrunning campaigner for an expansion to 64 teams. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been silent on the idea, but according to sources close to FIFA, he favours the plan and came up with it in the first place.
๐จ An official proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams has been put forward by the South American Football Confederation. ๐๐
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Conmebol have often been his path to market for alterations that he desires โ the most stunning of these recently having been for a biennial World Cup cycle.
Last week, Dominguez supported a tournament extension from 48 teams to 64 teams in the 2030 World Cup as a once-off for the centenary celebrations for the global finals. Dominguez said:
We are convinced that the celebration of the centenary will be something unique, because it has only once been 100 years old. And for this reason, we are proposing, for one, to carry out this anniversary with 64 teams, across three simultaneous continents. So that all countries have the opportunity to live a world experience, and so that no one is left out of this party even if it is played everywhere, it is our party.
Victor Montagliani, Concacaf President. (Image Source | X)
With Victor Montagliani joining the mounting anti-64-team World Cup campaign, he is joined by fellow FIFA vice presidents Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa (AFC president) and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.
Following Infantino, they are the next three strongest political officials in the world governing body. Montagliani told ESPN:
At Concacaf, weโve shown that we are open to change by supporting the Womenโs World Cup expansion and the continuous evolution of our Confederationโs menโs and womenโs national team and club events,โ
I donโt believe expanding the menโs World Cup to 64 teams is the right move for the tournament itself and the broader football ecosystem, from national teams to club competitions, leagues, and players.
AFC president Sheikh Salman and FIFA president Gianni Infantino in 2022. (Image Source | X)
Yesterday, AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa cautioned against expansion to 64 teams and the 'chaos' it might bring, telling Agence France-Presse: "Personally, I don't agree." He further stated:
If the question is open to amendment, then the door will not only be open to increasing the tournament to 64 teams,"
But somebody will come along and insist on increasing the amount to 132 teams. Where would we get to then? It would be chaos.
Even the president of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin, who also serves as FIFA vice president, joined the chorus of criticism. He stated:
It is not a good idea for the World Cup itself, and it's not a good idea for our qualifiers as well,"
I don't know where it came from, but it's odd that we didn't know anything prior to this proposal at the FIFA Council."
Excitement is rising for the first-ever 48-team World Cup to be staged in 2026 by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
This event is a huge rise from the traditional 32-team setup, and any further expansion to 64 would double matches to a mind-boggling 128. Contrary to this, the forthcoming 2026 event will host 104 matches to be staged in 16 host cities.
The logistical issues for the 2030 World Cup are already significant, with its games spread across three continents. Its initial host nations are Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina will be hosting the milestone opening games, marking a century since the tournament's first edition was held in Uruguay.
FIFA has yet to comment publicly on the feasibility of this proposal, although they did confirm their duty to consider it.
The proposal is expected to be a subject of debate at FIFA's upcoming 75th Congress, which takes place annually on May 15 in Paraguay's capital, Asunciรณn, which houses the headquarters of Conmebol. The congress agenda is yet to be published, but the plan for a 64-team World Cup will supposedly receive intense local lobbying in the backrooms and corridors of FIFA.
UEFA reportedly starts to develop blueprints for Russia's return in football
According to reports, UEFA has reportedly started the groundwork to initiate Russia's return to club and international football only if a ceasefire is established in Ukraine.
UEFA has not ruled out the chances of Russia returning to football competitions around the globe if a total ceasefire is agreed upon in Ukraine. This was reported by the renowned British publication 'The Independent', citing its own sources.
The UEFA bans follow the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, sparking universal international criticism, such as FIFA and UEFA's March 2022 ban of Russian teams from every football competition.
However, UEFA has reportedly opened the groundwork to facilitate Russia's return in club and international football, with growing tensions within the members in UEFA.
UEFA may revoke the long-standing ban on Russian teams
Alexander Ceferin and Gianni Infantino. (Image Credit | Getty)
Next week, a UEFA congress will reportedly be held in Belgrade, and insiders say that plans are underway to bring Russian clubs and the national team back into official tournaments.
The publication states that UEFA is already formulating possible measures for restoring Russia's involvement in international football tournaments. It underlines that Russia still has immense power in world football, and there is growing pressure within UEFA on this issue.
The Independent further asserts that the main reason for the suspension of Russian teams by FIFA and UEFA after the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine was not so much moral principles as a practical necessity.
Russia's national football team last participated in the EURO 2020. (image Source | X)
Sources suggest that 12 European football associations signaled their willingness to boycott matches against Russian clubs, with the expectation that the figure could be as high as 18. In this case, football authorities would be faced with the decision of excluding a large number of national teams or only one. The suspension of Russia was therefore motivated by "technical" considerations and not political ideology.
The article points out that UEFA and FIFA attempt to avoid suspending nations for political reasons in order to stay away from being involved in the complicated legal scenario of every international conflict.
๐จ FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed he would like to see Russia return to play in the World Cup in the future. ๐ท๐บ
๐จ The Ukrainian FA says Russia's return to international football would 'ignore the suffering of thousands'. pic.twitter.com/8f7qLaTxqM
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Earlier, UEFA President Alexander Ceferin made the point about football being employed as a tool for creating peace. He said he believed that contact between children from different nations could build understanding and destroy enmities.
Meanwhile, Ceferin also spoke of a "ferocious attack by politicians," especially those on the left wing, against the suggestion that young Russian teams should be brought back in club and international football.
Andriy Shevchenko calls on UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin to visit him in Ukraine and to reconsider letting Russia return to international football @SkySportspic.twitter.com/3K1NhuXdes
Back in 2023, UEFA overturned the decision that allowed Russia to return to international competitions, specifically the U-17 age group. Ukraine, England, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark threatened to withdraw if such a thing happens, AP reported.
๐จ UEFA has spoken out in favour of Russia returning to European competitions at youth level! ๐๐ท๐บ
โUEFA no longer wants children to be punished for actions for which adults are solely responsible.โ
The Independent reports that the suspension of Russia will continue to remain in effect until a complete ceasefire is reached in Ukraine.
Nevertheless, top officials at UEFA are already preparing a plan for bringing back Russian teams in the case of peace, when sport can once again be "center stage." A halt of aggression by Russia would, therefore be followed by a said normalization in the world of sport.
Bellingham started in Thomas Tuchel's first starting XI as England's boss. It was the 41st appearance of the 21-year-old. The English midfielder overtook Wayne Rooney for the most senior appearance for the England national football team at 21 or younger. The former Manchester United legend made 40 appearances.
41 - Jude Bellingham is making his 41st appearance for England, overtaking Wayne Rooney's record (40) for most games for the senior side while aged 21 or younger. Baton. pic.twitter.com/wBVzvIiFlL
Jude Bellingham made his senior debut for the National side being a 17-year-old in November 2020 on his debut England triumphed with a 3-0 victory over Ireland in a friendly match. He has since made 41 appearances and scored 6 goals and provided 10 assists.
Jude Bellingham continued his good form against Albania on Friday as well. He got the ball in midfield and went past a couple of players before putting a cross for the debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly and the debutant scored the goal and put his side a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute.
Harry Kane scored the second goal in the 77th minute and helped the Three Lions clinch a 2-0 victory over Albania. England is now at the top of the group k of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The group also has Latvia, Serbia, and Andorra along with England and Albania.
While England beat Albania 2-0, Jude Bellingham spoke about things the Tuchel's managed side need to improve. Assessing his side's performance Jude said: (Via England Football)
I think we had clear ideas on what we wanted to do and how we wanted to play. We tried that as much as possible. I know it is difficult when you play against a team that sits so low and is so compact.
At times the game takes you a different direction. You want to go on the ball and move around but generally, we stuck to the plan really well. We had a really good week of training, and it was a good way to start the new era.
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