Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate commends Jude Bellingham following England’s victory against Serbia.

Jude Bellingham’s impressive performance in England’s 1-0 victory over Serbia has caught the attention of manager Gareth Southgate. The Real Madrid star, who was making his return to the national team after his Champions League triumph, scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute. Southgate believes that Bellingham’s fairytale season is far from over and that he has the potential to make a significant impact at Euro 2024.

Despite Serbia being the better side in the second half, England’s defensive resilience prevented them from finding the back of the net. Southgate was pleased with the team’s ability to keep their opponents at bay, something they struggled with in their previous match against Iceland. He praised Bellingham for his well-timed run and the team’s overall performance, expressing confidence that they will start scoring more goals in the future.

Southgate also commended Trent Alexander-Arnold for his adaptability and positioning on the field. He noted that Alexander-Arnold balanced his position well, allowing Bellingham to make forward runs. The manager was impressed with Alexander-Arnold’s use of the ball and his efforts on goal.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane, England’s all-time leading goalscorer, had a relatively quiet game. Although he saw one of his shots hit the crossbar, he struggled to get involved in the game. However, Kane expressed his satisfaction with playing a support role for the team. He praised Bellingham for his impact on the game and highlighted the importance of players in his position getting goals and assists.

Kane also acknowledged that each game will be different and that his role may vary depending on the opposition. In the match against Serbia, he stayed higher up the pitch to keep the defenders deep. Kane emphasized the importance of holding the ball and seeing the game out, which the team successfully did.

Overall, England’s victory over Serbia was a hard-fought one, with Bellingham’s goal proving to be the difference. Southgate and Kane both expressed their satisfaction with the team’s performance and are optimistic about their future prospects.