England reach Euro 2024 last 16 as Jude Bellingham fires late winner against Slovakia
England secured their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Slovakia on Tuesday.
Jude Bellingham scored a stunning injury-time winner to seal the victory, after Slovakia had taken the lead through Robert Bozenik in the first half.
England were staring down the barrel of a shock exit from the tournament, but Bellingham's late intervention has given them a lifeline.
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder picked up the ball on the edge of the area and drove into the Slovakia defence before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.
The victory means England have now won their last four games and will face the runners-up from Group F in the last 16.
Conclusion
England's victory was a tale of two halves. They were second best to Slovakia in the first half and were fortunate to go into the break level.
However, they came out firing in the second half and deservedly took the lead through Raheem Sterling. Slovakia equalised through Bozenik, but Bellingham had the final say with his late winner.
England will now be looking to build on this victory and make a deep run into the tournament.
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