England midfielder Jude Bellingham shared his emotions after scoring a spectacular overhead kick goal in the 95th minute of the Euro 2024 last-2 match against Slovakia. Bellingham's goal levelled the game and sent it into extra time, where England secured a 1-XNUMX victory.
"You're 30 seconds away from going home, you feel like you've let your nation down, but one kick of the ball and everything is wonderful. It's a feeling I don't want to experience, but when it comes it's a beautiful feeling," Bellingham was quoted as saying by UEFA's press service.
With this spectacular victory, the England national team qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. In the next stage, the Three Lions will face the Swiss national team. Slovakia, meanwhile, was eliminated from the tournament.
Bellingham's heroics will undoubtedly go down as one of the highlights of England's campaign so far. The 21-year-old midfielder has established himself as a key player for his national team, and his willingness to take on the responsibility of scoring such a crucial goal when his team needed it most will have endeared him even further to England's passionate fans.
The quarter-final clash against Switzerland promises to be a hotly contested one, with both teams battling it out for a place in the semi-finals. Bellingham's combination of technical ability, creativity and now decisive goals could be the difference for Gareth Southgate's side as they look to reach the latter stages of the European Championship.
As the tournament progresses, the pressure on Bellingham and the England team will only intensify. However, the young midfielder's composure and determination, as demonstrated in the dramatic win over Slovakia, suggest he is well equipped to meet the heightened expectations and lead his country to potential glory at Euro 2024.