David Beckham sends message to Jude Bellingham after outstanding goal in England win over Slovakia
Jude Bellingham is the talk of England after his outstanding goal against Slovakia at Euro 2024
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David Beckham has sent a message to Jude Bellingham on social media after England's narrow 2-1 win over Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Sunday.
Ivan Schranz looked set to have won the match for Francesco Calzona's side, with the Slavia Prague star netting in the 25th minute.
However, England refused to accept defeat - with Bellingham then netting a breathtaking bicycle kick in the dying stages to force extra-time.
Gareth Southgate's side got the winner they wanted in the 91st minute, with Harry Kane finding the net for just the second time this tournament.
David Beckham has sent a message to Jude Bellingham on social media after England beat Slovakia 2-1 at Euro 2024
And Beckham, like many England fans, was left delighted.
The Manchester United icon, who made 115 appearances for his country during his playing days, has taken to Instagram to react to the result.
He posted a picture of Bellingham's goal, accompanying it with a message that read: "Sometimes we just have to find a way."
Bellingham has responded by sharing the post to his followers, with the Real Madrid star adding two white love hearts.
England have failed to impress at the tournament this summer and, on another day, could easily have crashed out.
But winning without playing well is a good habit to have - and the Three Lions are now just three victories away from securing Euro 2024 glory.
Southgate was full of praise for Bellingham after the game.
And the England boss also revealed they were thinking of substituting the 21-year-old before his moment of magic.
"Fantastic. We were thinking should we take him off, but you know he is capable of those sorts of moments," he said.
"We know in the game itself we needed to better with the ball, we couldn’t find the right solutions in the first half and we did it better in the second.
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"Under that pressure they kept probing.
"In the end it is the old fashioned long throw that gets the goal, those moments can happen when you keep wearing a team down."
He added: "I'm so proud of the players and the spirit the lads showed.
"Everybody we put into the game played a part and helped us get over the line.
"They are all pushing and helping each other and tonight, that made the difference."
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Jude Bellingham is the talk of England after his outstanding goal against Slovakia at Euro 2024
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As for Bellingham, the England star believes his goal has silenced a few of his critics.
He has been dubbed 'frustrated' and 'fatigued' during Euro 2024 so far, having struggled for consistency out in Germany.
Yet Bellingham thinks he's proven a point to those who doubt him.
"I know what I can deliver in those moments," he said.
"Regardless of what people say, I've done it this year for Madrid, I've done it for England before. Just happy to help the team.
Jude Bellingham believes he's silenced a few of his critics after his stunning goal for England against Slovakia
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"A good win, through to the next round. Very happy.
"It's been tough the last week or so to keep the negative energy out of the camp. I think today they will have been ready for us.
"We showed the character that England's missed. It's very important to get through."