England football manager Gareth Southgate has revealed. He almost took Jude Bellingham off the pitch before the Real Madrid star’s 90+5 minute stoppage time equaliser.
While Slovakia were leading 1-0 until the 90+5 minute injury time. Bellingham scored a bicycle kick to make it 1-1 for England to avoid elimination and go to extra time UFABET
Kane eventually headed home the winner in the first minute of extra time to give the Three Lions a 2-1 win and set up a quarter-final against Switzerland.
“I’m so proud of the players and the spirit the boys showed. Everyone we put into the game was important and helped us get the goal. They pushed and helped each other. That made the difference.”

Meanwhile, Southgate said of Jude Bellingham: “Absolutely brilliant. We thought we might take him off but you know he has that quality in those moments. We knew in the game we had to be better on the ball. And We didn’t find the right solutions in the first half and we did better in the second half.”
“Under that pressure, they didn’t stop trying to find a way. In the end, it was an old-fashioned long throw. Those moments can happen when you’re still wearing the jersey.”
Southgate also said of Harry Kane: “He’s an extraordinary striker. He’s outstanding as a captain who keeps the ship steady.”
“He’s been through it before and tonight is the night the kids will talk about. That’s what happens in tournaments.”