Jude Bellingham scored late to rescue England from defeat against Slovakia The 21-year-old produced a stunning bicycle kick deep into stoppage time LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY: Rallying cry from England fans - why it's time to back Gareth Southgate England fans have gone wild with celebration on social media after watching slow-motion footage of Jude Bellingham's tournament-saving goal against Slovakia. England's Euro 2024 journey looked over with just one minute remaining after Ivan Schranz gave Slovakia a shock first-half lead against the run of play. The Three Lions produced one of their worst performances of Gareth Southgate's eight-year association with the national team but were saved from immediate elimination by Bellingham's stunning late strike. The Real Madrid midfielder had looked tired in the second-half but waited patiently as a throw-in was launched into the box and contorted his body to produce a brilliant acrobatic finish. Bellingham leapt into the air as Marc Guehi directed the ball into the middle of the box with a front-post header and made a beautiful connection with the ball. England fans have gone wild with celebration on social media after watching slow-motion footage of Jude Bellingham's goal against Slovakia England's Euro 2024 journey looked over before Bellingham produced a stunning acrobatic finish Read More England's change in fortune was difficult to comprehend writes OLIVER HOLT. Gareth Southgate's side did not deserve a reprieve but in Jude Bellingham they have star quality which cannot be extinguished Back-tracking away from goal, the 21-year-old swung his right-foot at the ball and made a perfect connection as Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka scrambled helplessly across goal. Midlands-born Bellingham ran off leading wild celebrations as England extended their Euro 2024 campaign in dramatic circumstances before Harry Kane completed the comeback in extra time. Fans have now gone wild on social media after re-watching Bellingham's stunning acrobatic effort and heaped praise on the midfield superstar afterwards. Reacting to the goal, one fan post on X stated: 'The timing. The moment. The goal. Maybe one of the best ever.' Another comment similarly added: 'The Slovakian blokes face at the end says it all as well. Pure class from the boy from the Black Country.' Bellingham beamed at full-time after Harry Kane's extra time goal completed England's comeback A third post reacting to the goal posting on X said: 'One mental angle,' while another added: 'Going to watch this on repeat.' Speaking after the match, Bellingham told ITV: 'Good win, through to the next round and very happy. 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.
