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Watch: Jude Bellingham's clutch goal keeps England's hopes alive at Euro 2024
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has struggled throughout UEFA Euro 2024 but finally stepped up against Slovakia in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
In the 95th minute of the match, with England down 1-0 and facing elimination, Bellingham netted a right-footed goal on a bicycle kick, which sent the match into extra time.
ARE YOU KIDDING!?!?!?!? THIS WAS INSANE
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Per ESPN's Mark Ogden and James Olley, Bellingham only scored one goal through the first three matches of the tournament. Former England star Wayne Rooney noted he was concerned about the 21-year-old's play in a recent column for The Sunday Times.
"I've been there. I know exactly the position he's in. I found myself in that headspace many times in international football, and at certain points in my club career," Rooney wrote. "I just hope the frustration doesn't boil over to the point where he gets a red card or does something stupid and gets himself injured."
Bellingham, however, maintained his composure and scored a massive goal when England desperately needed it. The Three Lions need Bellingham to keep delivering in big moments to win their first UEFA Euro title.
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