England Stages Dramatic Comeback Against Slovakia To Reach Euro 2024 Quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham wrote his name in the history books by becoming the youngest player to score for England in a European Championship knockout match.

The Three Lions secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Slovakia, thanks to Bellingham’s stunning stoppage-time goal and Harry Kane’s decisive header in extra time.

The match started ominously for England, with defensive vulnerabilities allowing Slovakia’s Dávid Hancko and Lukáš Haraslín to threaten early on.

Despite chances with Kane and Kobbie Mainoo, Francesco Calzona’s side took the lead through Ivan Schranz’s clinical finish, leaving England trailing and their hopes of a first major trophy in 58 years hanging in the balance.

With the pressure mounting, England struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, failing to register a shot on target for the first time in a knockout game since 1986.

Gareth Southgate opted to make no changes at halftime, a decision that came under scrutiny as Slovakia continued to pose a threat.

Phil Foden had a goal ruled out for offside and England’s attacks were repelled by Slovakia’s defense, it seemed like the Three Lions were heading for an early exit.

However, a moment of brilliance from Bellingham in stoppage time changed the course of the game, as he acrobatically found the back of the net to level the score.

The dramatic twist continued in extra time, with Kane seizing the opportunity to head home the winning goal just 52 seconds into the additional period.

Ivan Toney’s flick and Eberechi Eze’s fortuitous miss-hit shot fell perfectly for the England captain, completing a remarkable turnaround and sending England into the quarter-finals to face Switzerland.