Jude Bellingham's Goal Secures England's 1-0 Win Over Serbia in Euro 2024 Group C Opener

Jun 16, 2024, 08:58 PM

England secured a 1-0 victory over Serbia in their Euro 2024 Group C opener in Gelsenkirchen. Jude Bellingham scored the only goal of the match in the first half, marking a winning start for England. This win is notable as it is England's first opening Euros game victory away from Wembley in their ninth tournament opening match outside England. Bellingham's performance was exceptional, earning him the Man of the Match award. He had the most touches (92), won the most duels (9), had the highest xGoals (0.59), maintained a 96% pass accuracy, made three recoveries, and had one shot. Despite the win, England's performance was described as pedestrian, with Serbia's physicality disrupting their play for long stretches. Jordan Pickford made crucial saves to maintain the clean sheet, and Harry Kane's defensive efforts were also highlighted.