– We were prepared for everything. Jude does what Jude does. What an incredible goal. It kept the championship alive for us. All I can say is that we have had fantastic support, says Kane. “Everyone” thought England was out of the football European Championship. Then superstars Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane appeared in the Count’s time. – These are the wildest five minutes in the history of the English national team almost, commented Øyvind Alsaker after the match had turned. The English midfield star Jude Bellingham scored a magnificent goal in the 95th minute. It was England’s first shot on target. – One of the best goals in our country’s history. What a player he is. He has worked so hard for our team, says Kane about the goal. Bellingham itself is naturally pleased with the turnaround. – A good win and we’re through to the next round, so I’m very happy. It has been tough in the last week to maintain the energy outside the camp. Today they were ready for us, says the Real Madrid star. Then it was Kane who was to make the turnaround complete and secure 2-1 for the star gallery. – How things can turn in an instant, it’s absolutely crazy, commented former Manchester United player Matthew Upson for the BBC. news’s experts were also critical of the performance. – It’s a bit uncomfortable to sit and watch England, when you have the big names, and then it looks like this from here, says news’s football expert Andrine Hegerberg after the match. PRACTICE SCORING: Jude Bellingham followed up with a rare goal to ensure extra time. Photo: John Sibley / Reuters Relentless criticism But still, they were on their way out. There were many critics during the match. – You can see the fear in the eyes of this England team, said former England manager Sam Allardyce. news’s Bengt Eriksen was stunned by what England tried against Slovakia. – I wonder what the white-clad people here deserve. What have they been up to on the training ground? It looks completely planless so far. If it’s not a good plan then to leave the front six to see what the back four will come up with, said Eriksen. SLAUGHTER: Gareth Southgate gets breathing space after promotion, but the critics are many. Photo: Bernadett Szabo / Reuters The news expert was asked by co-commentator Olav Traaen if he thinks Gareth Southgate will be sacked if England pull out. The answer from Eriksen was resoundingly clear: – Yes. DISAPPOINTED: Harry Kane missed several big chances against Slovakia. Photo: AFP Slovakia shocked the English It was Slovakia that had the greatest opportunities. Haraslín came very close to shaking England alone with the goalkeeper, but then Guéhi came in with a masterful block. The English did not fully wake up, however. Slovakia shocked the star gallery and took the lead after 24 minutes played. It was EC’s top scorer Ivan Schranz who sent Slovakia to heaven after a beautiful play through. The players were also booed off by spectators at half-time. The British fans would finally cheer for internet savvy. Phil Foden put the ball in the goal from close range after a beautiful attack. The only problem was that the VAR saw an offside and the goal was disallowed. CANCELLED: Here Phil Foden thinks he has reduced for England. Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP Elleville minutes However, the Stars applied the pressure and they were in the lead for large parts of the second half. After 75 minutes, England had passed 500 passes, but without recording a single shot on target. Declan Rice also came agonizingly close to sending the country into the sky, but a good shot hit the post instead. Everyone thought England were on their way to a giant Euro flop. Then Jude Bellingham appeared. The Real Madrid star delivered a magnificent brass kick that sent the English fans into overdrive and ensured extra time in Gelsenkirchen. – The biggest do it when it matters the most, said Brede Hangeland. – Amazing. What a shock for the Slovaks, he continued. This meant that the teams had to go into extra time. Harry Kane also appeared when it mattered most. The super striker scored 2-1 early in the first extra period. This means that they are further with a cry of distress. Now Switzerland awaits in the quarter-finals. England and perhaps Gareth Southgate in particular have been exposed to massive criticism in recent days. That despite promotion and group victory. Published 30.06.2024, at 20.37 Updated 30.06.2024, at 20.57
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– Total madness – Football European Championship 2024
