England hang on to beat Serbia 1-0 with Jude Bellingham header

Jude Bellingham's powerful first-half header secured England's 1-0 victory over Serbia, marking a confident start to their Euro 2024 campaign on Sunday. The match, held at Arena AufSchalke, saw the Three Lions clinging to their early lead by the final whistle.

Bellingham, who was instrumental in initiating the move for the goal, connected with Bukayo Saka's deflected cross to head England into the lead in the 13th minute. The 20-year-old midfielder's performance set the tone for England's attacking play, earning him rapturous applause from the fans. England's early dominance was evident, particularly down the right flank where Saka and fullback Kyle Walker created numerous opportunities. However, the second half saw a shift in momentum as Serbia grew more threatening.

The match's total of 11 shots, with six from Serbia and five from England, was the lowest recorded in a European Championship match since at least 1980, according to Opta.