In the early morning of July 1, Beijing time, the 1/8 finals of the European Cup continued, and in the two key battles that just ended, England fell behind 0-1 and eliminated Slovakia 2-1 with the goals of Bellingham and Kane. Slovakia left the Three Lions in a cold sweat. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane made England's comeback and saved Gareth Southgate.
England 2-1 Slovakia, a desperate comeback
In the fourth minute, Haraslin passed the ball in front of goal, but unfortunately his teammates couldn't keep up and wasted a great opportunity.
In the 11th minute, it was Haraslin who created danger in front of the England goal, but fortunately, the England defenders made a thrilling block.
In the 24th minute, Slovakia finally got a chance after many indiscriminate bombardments of the England goal, Strek turned to stop the ball and passed to the goal, and Scranz shot with his right foot after the point to successfully penetrate the England goal, Slovakia led 1-0. It was also the third goal scored by Haraslin.
England were 1-0 down in the first half.
In the second half, in the 49th minute, Harry Kane's pass, Kieran Trippier passed the ball to the goal, and Fuden followed up with the shot, but it was ruled offside and the goal was invalidated.
In the 80th minute, Rice hit the post with a long-range shot and Harry Kane's follow-up shot was deflected wide and he missed the equaliser again.
In the 90th minute, Guehi's header was diverted, and Bellingham scored with a barb to help England equalize in a desperate situation.
In the 91st minute, after Toney's header was transferred from a wide angle, Harry Kane headed into the goal, and Toney, who came on as a substitute in the 90th minute, contributed a stunning blow, and Southgate's substitution was the key to the victory of the game.
Although Southgate's tactics are relatively conservative, but with the individual ability of several talented players, England finally got through the danger and did not leave early, so to speak, Real Madrid superstar Bellingham saved England and left England with the hope of qualifying, and the old captain European Championship Golden Boot Harry Kane's header in stoppage time was also the final word, successfully helping England to make a desperate comeback.
Southgate, who played relatively conservatively in the group stage, was criticized by fans with only 1 win and 2 draws, and England almost went out again in this knockout round, but fortunately, Bellingham and Harry Kane saved Southgate. Successfully renew Southgate's life. In order to keep England's hopes of winning the title, England, as runners-up at the last European Championship, are expected to easily break through to the bottom half and reach the final again with defending champions Italy crashing out of the bottom half.