England Grind Out Narrow 0-1 Victory Against Serbia in Euro 2024 Opener Highlights

England secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Serbia in their opening Euro 2024 match, despite facing intense pressure in the second half.

Fast Start and Bellingham's Header

England dominated the opening ten minutes, with a large and vocal English fanbase supporting them. Jude Bellingham put them ahead in the 13th minute with a powerful header from Bukayo Saka's deflected cross.

England Loses Possession, Serbia Threatens

A moment of carelessness from Trent Alexander-Arnold almost gifted Serbia an equalizer. Aleksandar Mitrović's shot went wide, keeping England in the lead.

Second Half Serbian Pressure and England's Response

Serbia emerged much stronger in the second half, pinning England back and controlling possession. Gareth Southgate responded with substitutions, including Jarrod Bowen, who nearly headed in a second goal.

Pickford Shines as England Holds On

Dušan Vlahović finally tested Jordan Pickford with a powerful shot from distance, showcasing a rare Serbian attacking threat. England's makeshift defense, missing key players, held firm under pressure to secure the win.

Looking Ahead:

This victory puts England in a good position to advance, needing just one more win to qualify for the knockout stages. Serbia faces Slovenia next, needing to avoid defeat to stay in contention.