Jude Bellingham explains goal celebration and responds to brutal Serbia treatment after England win

Bellingham ensured they emerge from the clash with all three points, however, with the Real Madrid star scoring the only goal of the game in the 13th minute.

The 20-year-old, who recently won the Champions League for the first time, powered home after a deflected cross from Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka.

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After his goal, Bellingham celebrated with Trent Alexander-Arnold - with both players seemingly performing a mask pose.

And the England midfielder has now shed light on the celebration, telling the BBC: "When we play wolf, one of the staff loves that face when he doesn't have a clue what is going on.

"That is a bit of a celebration for the wolf crew."

It was evident early on that Serbia had identified Bellingham as a threat - something that's no surprise given his outstanding form for Madrid last term.

He was on the receiving end of some brutal tackles, with the youngster refusing to let his treatment get to him.

And Bellingham has revealed it's something he's had to get used to during his short career so far, adding: "Since I started playing at Birmingham it is something I have to get used to.

"Today I felt really calm and relaxed and know my team-mates have my back.

"I am willing to do whatever it takes and ready to do everything to help the country win this football tournament."

Bellingham was pleased that England were able to win, paying tribute to the staff behind the scenes that helped mastermind the victory in Gelsenkirchen.

"Good game. I thought they are a very tough side. Very robust, strong and a big group of lads and it was important that we prepared well," he said.

"The staff got it right. We prepared all week very well.

"We knew the roles we had to do. We try to keep to our own standards and try to do our own job.

"It's important that we got off to a good start. Positive inside the camp and onto the next one.

"I have got used to getting into the box, getting wide and trying to do that.

"I got into that habit at Madrid and I wanted to carry my form into the Euros. It's a great start for me personally to get my confidence up and to help the lads get the win is the most important thing."

Alexander-Arnold, meanwhile, believes victory feels 'even better' given how hard England had to work for it.

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"To get the win was what our objective was. It is very important to start a tournament with a win," he said.

"Definitely don't lose the game but we know we have the quality to win the game and we proved that today.

"We had to earn it but those are the ones that feel even better. We have defended excellently."

The Liverpool star, though a right-back by trade, was picked in central midfield - with the 25-year-old adjusting to his new role well.

And Alexander-Arnold added: "I found it good. Physically demanding.

"But when you are playing with Declan, Jude and with a experienced back four behind you, and Jude and Declan who communicate really well, it's hard to go wrong."

England are next in action against Denmark on Thursday (5pm).

The Danes drew 1-1 with Slovenia on Sunday, with Erik Janza cancelling out an early effort from Christian Eriksen.