OGUN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)– England took their first steps into Euro 2024 with a nervy 1-0 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.Â
Jude Bellingham put Gareth Southgate’s side ahead with an early header, but they struggled to impose themselves thereafter as their opponents caused a few alarms. Harry Kane could have extended England’s lead in the second half but his header from Jarrod Bowen’s cross was pushed onto the bar.
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A tight game was settled with a goal after 13 minutes, when a deflected Bukayo Saka cross looped up for Jude Bellingham to head England in front.
In a tight game of few chances both goalkeepers were required to make good saves in the second half.
Predrag Rajkovic pulled off a superb reflex save to turn a Harry Kane header into the bar, while Jordan Pickford did well to turn over a late shot from Dusan Vlahovic.
England now lead Group C and will face Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday.
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