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Euro 2024 LIVE: Latest reaction after Jude Bellingham gives England win over Serbia

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Euro 2024 LIVE: Latest reaction after Jude Bellingham gives England win over Serbia

Jude Bellingham explains ‘wolf’ celebration against Serbia

England kicked off their Euro 2024 tournament with a 1-0 victory over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday evening. Jude Bellingham started then finished a flowing move in the 12th minute to head the Three Lions into the lead and they saw out the rest of the game despite constant pressure from their opponents.

That victory moved them to the top of Group following an earlier draw between Denmark and Slovenia with the focus now switching to the match against the Danes on Thursday. A second win there and England will be through to the knockout rounds with one game to spare.

Gareth Southgate was pleased with the result and admitted that his team will benefit from the defensive test Serbia put them through, especially in the second half. He said: “That’s the reality of tournaments, they’re a strong team. We had to suffer a bit, which I think is really good for us, to come through and defend our box the way we did. The pressure was important for the group.”

Follow all the latest reaction and updates from Euro 2024 below:

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England’s potential route to Euro 2024 final

Group C fixtures

June 16 – Serbia 0-1 England (Gelsenkirchen)

June 20 – Denmark vs England (Frankfurt)

June 25 – England vs Slovenia (Cologne)

Mike Jones17 June 2024 11:49

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How England’s missing Euro 2024 ingredient was highlighted by a most unexpected source

“It’s the vision of the manager,” Ten Hag said. “England will take a 1-0 lead, then he decides to start gambling with making his team compact and relying on moments for the remaining minutes of the game.”

Mike Jones17 June 2024 11:42

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Southgate explains need for leadership group

“I want the opinions of the four boys but also they’re involved with different age groups in the squad, so they’ll be able to pick up with different areas of the squad,” Southgate said when asked about setting up a leadership group for England.

“We’ve got 26. It’s not easy to keep track of how everyone is every day. You want to open up that dialogue.

“Sometimes with younger players, they’re going to be a little bit more reluctant to approach the head coach and talk about what they’re thinking, so you want a sense check of what’s going on on the ground.

“Those boys are leaders, the squad has taken on a younger dynamic so it’s important they start to embrace more responsibility in those areas.

“It shouldn’t just be for the older players to lead, a lot of our younger players have a lot of caps and a lot of big-match experience. I could have put more into the group but I think four’s enough. We’ll meet regularly and feed back on everything, basically.”

Mike Jones17 June 2024 11:34

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Gareth Southgate names England squad’s four-man ‘leadership group’ at Euro 2024

“I think we have a very open relationship with all of the players,” Southgate said in Gelsenkirchen. “We have actually put a small leadership group together for this tournament now with Harry [Kane], Kyle Walker, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham because there’s a different dynamic to this group.

“There’s a lot of younger players and I want to make sure that the voices of the younger players, I am in touch with that as well.

“So, I don’t want to leave here with any stone unturned. I don’t want to have missed anything. It’s always important to know what the players are thinking.

“They have good views, they have good experiences and, also, there will be some decisions I will take without talking to any of them.”

Mike Jones17 June 2024 11:26

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England fans launch beer as Jude Bellingham scores vs Serbia

England flew out the blocks at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and looked ready to put in a statement performance after their star man powerfully headed home Bukayo Saka’s deflected cross in the 13th minute.

That moment sparked scenes of jubilation back home where supporters who had gathered in a Boxpark venue were seen launching their drinks in the air.

While England started well, Serbia’s physicality and nous saw them fight back after the break to make it a nervy finish.

England fans launch beer as Jude Bellingham scores vs Serbia

Mike Jones17 June 2024 11:20

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Calm and commanding Marc Guehi steps up for England to solve a problem position

There will be concern that England lost their way and showed unsettling similar signs of some of their previous disappointments at major tournaments under Southgate, allowing Serbia to slowly creep into the game, but Guehi’s display alongside John Stones in defence was a major positive of the evening.

Without one of their Southgate stalwarts in Harry Maguire, the Crystal Palace centre back may have solved a problem position.

Mike Jones17 June 2024 11:13

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England vs Serbia match stats

Here’s a look at the stats from yesterday’s match. England were the better side by most metrics having more possession, more touches in the box and, obviously, scoring more goals.

Mike Jones17 June 2024 11:06

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Seven Serbia fans arrested after violent mass brawl ahead of Euro 2024 opener with England

One football supporter was pictured with blood streaming down his face.

A Gelsenkirchen police spokesman told the BBC seven Serbian citizens were taken into custody.

Mike Jones17 June 2024 11:00

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Hooligans are back and the two faces of the English football fan are already on full display at Euro 2024

How do you write about travelling England football fans, when each one you meet is polite and thoughtful, but you are already reading about clashes with foreign supporters on the day of the first England match? It is not easy to reconcile the two scenarios.

It is also worth noting that, according to German police on Sunday, only Serbian fans were arrested after an incident between their supporters and England’s in Gelsenkirchen. There is nothing to suggest that the English were responsible in that situation; seven Serbs were taken into custody, and one was accused of causing grievous bodily harm, leading to an ongoing investigation.

Mike Jones17 June 2024 10:50

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‘Bellingham one of the best in the world’

Serbia captain Aleksandar Mitrovic labelled Jude Bellingham one of the best players in the world following England’s 1-0 win yesterday.

Here he is giving his reaction to the match:

Mike Jones17 June 2024 10:42

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