A buffalo punch from Bellingham was sufficient: weak England escaped unscathed in opposition to Serbia

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European Championship – matchday 1 – 16/06/24 – 21:01

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Jude Bellingham

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Jude Bellingham

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Did we see the long run European champion at work? Properly, England was not convincing of their European Championship opener in opposition to Serbia. However, the European Championship high favourite achieved a primary victory due to a header purpose by the inevitable Jude Bellingham. Serbia put collectively a ultimate offensive, however continuously swore at Woman Luck.

Serbia – England in a nutshell:

England will not win hearts in opposition to Serbia

England got here to Germany with the standing of favorites, however after some lackluster friendlies additionally with doubts. In a dominant opening part in opposition to Serbia, by which the English monopolized the ball, self-confidence elevated noticeably.

When golden boy Bellingham scored the 0-1 purpose between some hesitant Serbians, England appeared prepared for a easy and massive victory. Solely the foot got here off the accelerator after the purpose. The English appeared content material with quiet mastery. Not a foul thought, as a result of Serbia was solely harmful as soon as after Alexander-Arnold misplaced the ball. Mitrovic fired extensive.

After the break, England continued to play lax and torpid soccer, whereas Serbia considerably raised its degree and likewise began enjoying extra courageously. Nevertheless, after an awesome motion by Vlahovic, the free Mladenovic kicked a gap within the air. Other than that chance, there was usually a menace, however little concrete hazard from the Serbs.

The English had been struggling till the newly substituted Bowen whipped a cross onto Kane’s marble. The captain, in any other case fully invisible offensively, headed in opposition to the underside of the crossbar by way of Rajkovic’s hand. Alternatively, Kane did some helpful work by turning away a volley from Birmancevic.

An unconvincing England held on to its slender victory and is now within the lead of its group after the primary day of play. In spite of everything, Slovenia and Denmark had already drawn.

Highlights Serbia – England

Part by part

Finish!

England performed nicely for a half, however definitely not convincing in opposition to a restricted Serbia. After halftime it was nonetheless very poor and didn’t do way more than preserve Bellingham 0-1.

Serbia’s religion is draining away and the seconds are ticking away. England will begin this championship with a win.

Milinkovic-Savic’s shot does not zoom that far extensive

An additional 4 minutes can be added.

Pickford curses at his teammates, as a result of they provide Milinkovic-Savic the area to kick.

Goalscorer Bellingham makes method for Mainoo. Not a cushty substitute for the teenager, who is barely enjoying his fourth worldwide match.

A lot wanted saves from Pickford and Kane

Kane scared!

A bouncing volley from substitute Birmancevic appears to enter the nook. Kane stands within the path of the shot and heads the hazard away. Who would have thought that England would nonetheless be shaking after the primary half?

Out of nowhere, Vlahovic launches a rocket. To make certain, Pickford places a number of fingertips in between.

The stress has not disappeared but. It may have labored.

Peter Vandenbempt

The issues at left again for England appear to be rising, as a result of Trippier wants care.

Serbian goalkeeper retains Kane from 0-2 with final reflex

And whether or not Bowen can try this! With a good cross he reaches Kane, who heads powerfully. Rajkovic faucets the headbutt in opposition to the underside of the crossbar and retains Serbia alive.

Wonderful for the break, after which he light away with the remainder of his staff. Saka clears method for Bowen. Will it convey some life again to the English brewery?