Euro 2024: Bellingham the Difference as England Edge Past Serbia in Opener
Jude Bellingham was the star of the show as England secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Serbia in their Euro 2024 group stage opener. The Real Madrid midfielder’s bullet header in the 13th minute proved to be the difference, putting the Three Lions top of Group C on matchday one.
Despite the priceless win, Gareth Southgate’s men were made to work hard for the result, with Serbia posing a constant threat throughout the match. talkSPORT host Adrian Durham, reporting live from Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, delivered his player ratings after an unconvincing yet successful night for England.
Bellingham, the 20-year-old sensation, was the clear man of the match, earning a stellar 9/10 from Durham. The ex-Borussia Dortmund star was inspirational at both ends of the pitch, carrying the team through difficult spells with his elite mentality and confidence on the ball. Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara even drew comparisons between Bellingham and the legendary Zinedine Zidane.
In contrast, Manchester City’s Phil Foden struggled to impose himself on the game, with Durham handing him a disappointing 4/10. England captain Harry Kane also failed to live up to his usual standards, receiving a 5/10 rating from the talkSPORT host.
The win puts England in a strong position in Group C, with Slovakia and Denmark playing out a draw earlier on Sunday. Southgate’s side will look to build on this result as they continue their quest for European glory at Euro 2024.
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