England produces stunning escape act to defeat Slovakia in extra time at Euro 2024 and reach quarterfinals
England looked certain to be exiting the tournament in the last 16 after Ivan Schranz had given Slovakia a deserved first-half lead, but Bellingham stepped up in the 95th minute to equalize with a superb bicycle kick and send the game into extra time.
Harry Kane’s goal soon after completed the remarkable comeback and saved England from what would have been an embarrassing defeat.
The Three Lions will now face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 6 and will need a much-improved performance in order to progress in the tournament.
Schranz’s goal put Slovakia ahead midway through the first half at Gelsenkirchen’s Arena AufSchalke, and despite dominating possession from that point, England remained frustrated for much of the contest.
Indeed, Bellingham’s acrobatic goal was the team’s first shot on target – a moment of magic in what was otherwise a lackluster performance.
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England's victory in extra time against Slovakia, thanks to Bellingham's stunning bicycle kick, showcases their passion and resilience in football, proving they are a force to be reckoned with in this sport. Their next challenge is against Switzerland in the quarterfinals, requiring an improved performance to continue their tournament journey.
