Bellingham's Late Heroics Propel England to Quarterfinal Clash Against Switzerland

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30/06/2024 21h32

England captain Harry Kane has praised Jude Bellingham's stunning overhead kick as one of the greatest goals in the country's history. Bellingham's goal came in added time and salvaged a dire situation for England, who were trailing Slovakia for the majority of the round-of-16 tie. The goal forced the game into extra time, where Kane scored the winner.

In a post-match interview, Kane commended Bellingham's determination and attitude, stating that the goal showcased the young player's talent and ability to perform in crucial moments. The England captain labeled the goal as one of the best in the nation's history.

Despite facing an uphill battle during the match, England's coach Gareth Southgate said he had a feeling the game was not over yet, even as time was running out. The team continued to push and probe, leading to Bellingham's brilliant equalizing goal. Southgate emphasized the importance of the team's never-give-up attitude and their ability to dig deep when needed.

Bellingham's goal was England's first shot on target in the entire match. Soon after, Kane headed home to score his seventh goal in his last seven knockout games at major tournaments, extending his record to 65 goals for his country.

England, currently ranked fifth in the world, have not won a major tournament since their historic World Cup victory in 1966. Southgate acknowledged the character shown by his team and anticipated a tough encounter against a formidable Swiss side in the quarterfinals.

The match against Switzerland is scheduled for Saturday, giving England a couple of days to recover and prepare for the challenge ahead. Southgate expressed his confidence in the team's ability to maintain their momentum from the thrilling victory against Slovakia.

England's journey in the tournament continues, and with each step forward, their hopes of ending their major trophy drought grow stronger.

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