Jude Bellingham has broken his silence on social media after being punished by UEFA ahead of England's Euro 2024 showdown with Switzerland.
The midfielder scored a sensational goal on Sunday as the Three Lions battled their way to a 2-1 win over Slovakia, with Harry Kane netting the winner.
But Bellingham has been punished by UEFA after appearing to perform a rude gesture during the clash, despite the Real Madrid star insisting it was an 'inside joke' with some friends.
The 21-year-old will have to pay a sum of €30,000 (£25,400).
Jude Bellingham has been cleared to play in England's Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland
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And he's been given a suspended one-match ban, meaning he's free to play for England against Switzerland on Saturday.
The midfielder has now broken his silence on social media - and doesn't appear too fazed by UEFA's decision.
On his Instagram story, Bellingham shared snaps of himself in training. The first image shows him working in the gym with his hand on his chin, with a look of curiosity on his face.
A second image shows him with the ball, while other uploads showed the former Borussia Dortmund and Birmingham star with a big smile on his face.
Bellingham is set to start for England in their clash with Switzerland on Saturday.
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Jude Bellingham has taken to social media after being given a suspended one-match ban and a fine ahead of England's Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland
He is reportedly poised to play alongside Phil Foden in the No 10 role, with Gareth Southgate poised to deploy three at the back.
Bellingham will be hoping to fire England through and build on the 2-1 win with Slovakia last time out.
The youngster was bullish after that result and said it had been 'tough to keep the negativity out of the camp' after England battled their way through.
"Good win, through to the next round and very happy," he said.
"It's been tough the last week or so to try and keep the negative energy outside of the camp.
"I think today they would have been ready for us, I'm sure you have some questions scribbled down on that piece of the paper there.
"We showed that kind of character that England has missed especially in the times of before, we showed it today and was really important for us to get through."
He added: "You try and find all different edges at this level of football because it's so difficult to score goals.
"Every team plays to defend and keep it zero so any chance you get to maximise a situation like a throw-in you have to take it and we did.
"Depends how we look in two weeks. If it [his goal] ends up being one that helps the team lift the cup then it is right up there.
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"I know what I can deliver in those moments regardless of what people say. I have done it this year for Madrid and done it with England before, I am just happy to help the team.
"I think the performance was real good up until their goal and even after as we had massive control of the game, always threatening in the final third, maybe still lacking that touch to create big chances.
Jude Bellingham was punished by UEFA after making a rude gesture during England's 2-1 win over Slovakia
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"It's going to be important for us going forward."
England last faced Switzerland back in March 2022, winning 2-1 at Wembley after goals from Luke Shaw and Harry Kane.
