Jude Bellingham scored the winning goal for Gareth Southgate’s team as England defeated Serbia 1-0 in Gelsenkirchen.

England got off to a tense start in their Euro 2024 campaign, securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. The match was a tightly contested affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut opportunities.

The breakthrough came in the 13th minute, as Bukayo Saka’s cross took a deflection and looped up perfectly for Jude Bellingham to head England into the lead. It was a stroke of luck that gave England the advantage they needed.

As the game progressed, both goalkeepers were called into action to make crucial saves. Predrag Rajkovic produced a stunning reflex save to deny Harry Kane’s powerful header, which was destined for the back of the net. Jordan Pickford also showcased his skills by tipping over a late shot from Dusan Vlahovic.

With this hard-fought victory, England now sit at the top of Group C. Their next challenge awaits them in Frankfurt, where they will face Denmark on Thursday. The team will be hoping to build on their winning momentum and secure another crucial victory in their quest for Euro 2024 glory.