BIRMINGHAM OWNER TOM BRADY'S REACTION AS JUDE BELLINGHAM WONDERGOAL SAVES ENGLAND AT EURO 2024
Tom Brady was left gobsmacked after watching England's nail-biting clash with Slovakia in the Euro 2024 Round of 16.
It seemed like England were on the brink of a disastrous exit, with the clock running down during stoppage time. But Jude Bellingham emerged as the saviour in the dying seconds.
From a throw-in, the ball soared towards Bellingham and the Real Madrid ace executed a stunning bicycle kick that sent the ball hurtling into the net past a stunned Martin Dubravka. Brady, watching from home, could only express his amazement with an Instagram post saying "Jude," followed by four exploding head emojis, as the Birmingham City part-owner celebrated the young talent who had graduated from his club's academy. The match ended shortly after, with Bellingham's goal averting a humiliating exit for the tournament favourites.
As the match entered extra time, England seemed to be revitalised by a stunning goal from their talisman, with Gareth Southgate's team turning up the heat. Just a minute into extra time, Cole Palmer whipped in a cross that was headed around before landing at Harry Kane's feet.
Battling a Slovakian defender, England's skipper nodded the ball past Dubravka's reach, putting England ahead 2-1 early in extra time. Tom Brady, the NFL legend, couldn't contain his excitement on social media platform X, exclaiming: "Harry! ! ! What a game! ! ! " after witnessing England snatch the lead.
Kane's header marked his 65th strike for England in 94 caps. His latest feat further cements his status as an England legend, now leading as the country's top scorer with 12 more goals than the iconic Wayne Rooney.
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Slovakia, who had hoped to maintain an advantage, were left reeling after this twist. The team initially gained the upper hand when Ivan Schranz shocked the English squad and fans by scoring in the 25th minute. England were left reeling after a shock goal, with Southgate's squad seeming to play it safe for the majority of the match, opting for constant passes rather than bold attacks on the goalkeeper.
Bellingham's goal was a much-needed shot in the arm for the team, injecting some energy into their performance. Kane's header provided some breathing space, creating a buffer between the two teams.
Despite Slovakia's best efforts in extra time, England managed to clinch a 2-1 victory, silencing any talk of a disappointing tournament for now. It's yet to be determined who the Three Lions will go up against in the quarter finals.
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