In the 1/8 finals of the European Cup, the England team experienced a thrilling battle. After trailing most of the half, England took the game to extra-time thanks to Bellingham's equaliser, and finally relied on Ivan Toney's header assist and Kane's header to win 2-1 and advance to the quarter-finals.
Speaking after the game, Gareth Southgate said: "I admit we didn't play very well at all, but the important thing is that we won. I'm happy with the performance of the players, they didn't give up in difficult moments, they chose to persevere and work hard.
On the narrowly missing side, Southgate said: "I've always had a strange feeling that England can equalise and I've always believed in our players who are capable of stepping up when it matters most. When Jude Bellingham scored that equaliser, I knew we were going to turn the game around and we had it all in our hands!
Southgate also expressed his opinion on the form of the players. He said: "After a long season, the players are physically tired, but they are gradually finding their best form. I'm sure they'll be even better in the next games.
For England, reaching the quarter-finals is just the beginning. They have higher goals and pursuits. Southgate said: "We made it to the quarter-finals, but it wasn't enough, of course we came here for the highest honours! We have a lot of quality and good players and I'm sure we can go further.
Looking back on this game, the performance of the England team can be described as "a big disaster". In the case that the level of modern football competition is getting closer and closer, in addition to the adjustment of technical and tactical skills, what is more important is the spiritual strength that does not admit defeat. In the upcoming matches, England will face stronger opponents and more fierce competition. They need to stay united and motivated to play to their strengths!