Euro 2024: England Edge Past Serbia

Euro 2024: England Edge Past Serbia

England kicked off Euro 2024 with a tense 1-0 victory over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. In the 13th minute, Jude Bellingham scored the winning goal for England.

He did it for Gareth Southgate’s team with a header from a deflected Bukayo Saka cross.

The game remained tight with few chances, leading to notable saves by both goalkeepers in the second half.

Predrag Rajkovic made a remarkable reflex save to deny Harry Kane’s header, while Jordan Pickford also impressed by deflecting a late shot from Dusan Vlahovic.

With this victory, England now leads Group C and is set to face Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday.

The match was a test for England, as the team struggled to maintain possession and territory in the second half, resulting in some nervous moments.

The introduction of Conor Gallagher in the midfield made a significant impact, and England will need to consider such changes if they face stronger opponents in the future.

Despite a disjointed performance, the win in Gelsenkirchen was crucial for England to start their Euro 2024 campaign on a positive note.

Jude Bellingham stood out as the Player of the Match, showcasing his skills in midfield and scoring the decisive goal with a timely header.

Player Ratings: Serbia: Rajkovic 7; Veljkovic 6, Milenkovic 6, Pavlovic 7; Zivkovic 6, Milinkovic-Savic 6, Gudelj 5, Lukic 6, Kostic 6; Vlahovic 6, Mitrovic 5 England: Pickford 7; Walker 7, Stones 6, Guehi 7, Trippier 6; Alexander-Arnold 6, Rice 7, Bellingham 8; Saka 7, Kane 6, Foden 5

Overall, while England’s performance was not flawless, the win against Serbia was a significant milestone in their Euro 2024 journey, providing valuable lessons for Gareth Southgate’s team to improve and progress in the tournament.

Other Euro 2024 Results

In other matches played on Sunday, Netherlands beat a hard fighting Poland 2-1, despite conceding first.

Meanwhile, Denmark drew 1-1 with Slovenia who threatened to snatch victory with several shots on target. Arsenal rumoued target, Seska was paticularly unlucky to miss some clear cut chances.

Will England progress and win it?