View from Tom Barclay of SunSport in Gelsenkirchen
JUDE BELLINGHAM’S magnificent overhead kick deep into injury time saved England from a humiliating exit from the Euros.
Gareth Southgate’s side were abysmal and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s smart finish.
But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, firing brilliantly into the corner after Marc Guehi pounced on Kyle Walker’s long throw.
Incredibly, it was England’s first shot on target, summing up how poor they were.
But there was another soon after, after 53 seconds of extra time, Harry Kane scored from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.
It was so good, and if they play like this against the Swiss, they will be toast.
But for now, fans should enjoy one of the most dramatic endings to a Three Lions game ever.
FT: England 2-1 Slovakia
The Slovakia coach and Declan Rice had a bit of a fight after the final whistle.
Gareth Southgate will lead England in the quarter-finals against Switzerland.
They will have to play much better than today in Gelsenkirchen.
FT: England 2-1 Slovakia
The referee brings the match to an end.
England stole victory from the jaws of defeat.
Slovak hearts were broken in Gelsenkirchen.
ET: England 2-1 Slovakia
120. As the ball hit the back post, Hancko met it with his head.
He can’t get enough of bothering Pickford in the England goal.
England are currently away from the quarter-finals.
ET: England 2-1 Slovakia
118. It is almost the last chance for Slovakia.
Lobotka played behind the English defense, but Boženik knocked the ball into the side net.
He really should have put the ball over the penalty area.
ET: England 2-1 Slovakia
116. Slovakia is forcing England back into areas where it does not want to be.
They force a corner and have a chance to ask some more questions of this English defense.
Time is running out for Francesco Calzone’s team.
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