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ENGLAND won their opening game of Euro 2024 - but the Three Lions were far from their best against Serbia.
Jude Bellingham powered home a header after just 13 minutes and Gareth Southgate's side were impressive in the first half.
But Serbia were the much better side after the break and England struggled, just about getting over the line after withstanding long periods of pressure.
- Kick-off time: 8pm BST
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15 minutes agoBy Henry Moore
PIERS MORGAN: Jude Bellingham is a perfect mix of talent, swagger & charisma
The following is an extract from a piece by Piers Morgan...
As it was Father’s Day, my football-mad sons came round my house on Sunday night to watch England kick off their Euro 2024 campaign.
And when Jude Bellingham strutted co*ckily away afterscoring England’s crucial winning goal, my youngest boy Bertie, 23, turned to me and exclaimed: ‘Dad, he’s three years younger than me!’
We both laughed loudly at the sheer absurdity of this statement.
It’s impossible to comprehend just how youngBellinghamis given his awesome size, power, astounding talent, and swaggering self-confidence.
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45 minutes agoBy Henry Moore
Inside the Euro 2024 group stages
It's been a busy four days of Football so far, with some big wins and surprise results.
Tournament favourites England, Germany and Spain began their campaigns with a win, while Scotland got off to a disastrous start.
Here are the groups as play continues today:
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Today, 15:00By Henry Moore
What's on today?
One of today's matches is already well underway as another day of non-stop football hits our screens.
Here are today's fixtures, and where you can watch them:
- Romania vs Ukraine(Munich, 2pm) BBC
- Belgium vs Slovakia(Frankfurt, 5pm) ITV
- Austria vs France(Dusseldorf, 8pm) ITV
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Today, 14:30By Henry Moore
Fans slam 'boring England'
Despite earning all 3 points last night, it's safe to say a lot of England fans were unimpressed with the team's performance.
One disgruntled fan posted: “Boring.”
A second wrote: “Very very boring.”
A third commented: “Trademark Southgate.”
A fourth said: “England has become one of the most boring sides in Europe. Playing like theItalyof the past, minus the trophies.”
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Today, 14:00By Allan Glen
Beer we go
England fans will have enjoyed last night's win – and pub landlords too.
An estimated 30 million pints were sank on Sunday night in the build up and during England’s 1-0 win.
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Today, 13:30By Allan Glen
Alexander-Arnold passed his audition
SunSport columnist Jack Wilshere was pleased with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance against Serbia.
Read his column below.
JACK WILSHERE Trent passed his England audition in centre midfield... he should keep spotCopied
Today, 13:00By Allan Glen
England match report
Jude Bellingham gets England off to a winning start.
Here’s what chief sports writer Dave Kidd thought of the game.
ENGLAND 1 SERBIA 0 Brilliant Bellingham gets Three Lions off to perfect start at Euro 2024Copied
Today, 12:30By Allan Glen
Southgate on England's win
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Today, 12:00By Allan Glen
Bellingham’s pass map
It was an all-action display from Jude Bellingham.
But aside from his tackling and swashbuckling runs, his passing was exemplary too.
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Today, 11:30By Allan Glen
Player ratings
Bellingham wasn’t the only stand out performer for Gareth Southgate, but a couple of others will be looking over their shoulders going into the game against Denmark on Thursday.
Read SunSport’s full player ratings, below.
ENGLAND RATINGS Bellingham delivers masterful Euros display but Foden not at his sharpestCopied
Today, 11:00By Allan Glen
Sting in the tale
There was a little bit of a disturbance in the open-air BBC studio, which has been built next to the Brandenburg Gate.
Gary Lineker revealed he and his fellow pundits – Rio Ferdinand, Cesc Fabregas and Micah RIchards – were at one stage under attack from a HORNET.
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Today, 10:28By Allan Glen
How important is Jordan Pickford to the team?
Pickford, who made his senior England debut in November 2017 in a friendly against Germany, has been a main-stay ever since.
He produced an important late save from Serbia's Dusan Vlahovic as England struggled to keep them at bay in the closing stages on Sunday night.
And the Everton stopper was rewarded with a fifth consecutive clean sheet for the Three Lions in group stage matches at the Euros - the longest such run in the competition's history.
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Today, 10:06By Allan Glen
'He writes his own script'
Gareth Southgate said star midfielder Jude Bellingham "writes his own script" while Declan Rice says his teammate is "on another level" after the Real Madrid player helped England make a winning start to Euro 2024 against Serbia.
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Today, 09:44By Allan Glen
In pictures - supporting cast
Jordan Pickford's wife Megan donned an England shirt - complete with trademark No 1 on it.
Jude Bellingham's parents, along with younger brother Jobe, posed for a selfie, while, at the end of the game, captain Harry Kane hugged wife Kate Goodland.
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Today, 09:15By Allan Glen
When is England's next match?
England take on Denmark on Thursday at 5pm. It comes after the Danes drew 1-1 with Slovenia.
It is likely to be a tough fixture for Southgate's team with Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojland likely to be a handful.
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Today, 09:03By Allan Glen
'Boring ... and very very boring'
England fans have been reacting to last night's game - and many are not impressed with Southgate's team.
It comes after the match wasdeemed far from a classicwith only 11 shots throughout the game.
One posted: "Boring."
A second wrote: "Very very boring."
A third commented: "Trademark Southgate."
A fourth said: "England has become one of the most boring sides in Europe. Playing like theItalyof the past, minus the trophies."
BORE OFF England and Serbia set embarrassing record in Euro 2024 clash but fans tornCopied
Today, 08:26By Tom Sheen
Player ratings
Bellingham wasn't the only stand out performer for Gareth Southgate, but a couple of others will be looking over their shoulders going into the game against Denmark on Thursday.
Read SunSport's full player ratings:
ENGLAND RATINGS Bellingham delivers masterful Euros display but Foden not at his sharpestCopied
Today, 07:42By Tom Sheen
Saved by the bell
Jude Bellingham is beyond comparison with any other player who has worn the Three Lions in the last half-century, writes Dave Kidd in his match report from Germany.
Get his full view on the boy wonder and the England performance here:
ENGLAND 1 SERBIA 0 Brilliant Bellingham gets Three Lions off to perfect start at Euro 2024Copied
Today, 07:01By Tom Sheen
Good morning!
Just a reminder - England got off to a winning start in Gelsenkirchen but the Three Lions were far from their best against Serbia, especially in a dire second half.
Gareth Southgate's side had started well and when Jude Bellingham powered home a 13th-minute header, all looked rose for England.
The rest of the first half was one way traffic but Serbia were excellent after the break and put England under constant pressure.
Harry Kane hit the bar with a late header but England struggled to create chances and although Bellingham was sensational, Kane had a poor night, as did Phil Foden.
England face Denmark on Thursday and then Slovenia a week Tuesday.
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Today, 06:04By Tom Sheen
I'll be back
The England supporter who went viral during the 2022 World Cup was spotted AGAIN in the crowd in Germany.
Social media users were left in a frenzy after England super fan Andy Milne was spotted early on during the coverage.
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Today, 04:27By Tom Sheen
Bee BC
There was a little bit of a disturbance in the open-air BBC studio, which has been built next to the Brandenburg Gate.
Gary Lineker revealed he and his fellow pundits - Rio Ferdinand, Cesc Fabregas and Micah RIchards - were at one stage under attack from a HORNET.
BEE BEE C BBC pundits attacked by big HORNETS in coverage of England's Euro 2024 openerCopied
Today, 03:02By Tom Sheen
Buk the trend
Bukayo Saka's partner Tolami Benson was spotted in the crowd in Gelsenkirchen.
And the 23-year-old bombshell even wore a jacket in honour of Saka's early days at Arsenal.
BUK THE TREND Saka's girlfriend wears outfit with heartwarming nod to ace at Euro 2024Copied
Today, 01:32By Tom Sheen
Beer we go
England fans will have enjoyed that win and so will have pub landlords.
An estimated 30million pints were sank on Sunday night in the build up and during Eng;and's 1-0 win.
RULE BEERTANNIA England fans down whopping 30million pints of beer in boost to pubsCopied
16th Jun 2024, 00:02By Jon Boon
Alexander-Arnold passed his audition
SunSport columnist Jack Wilshere was pleased with Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance against Serbia.
Read his column below.
JACK WILSHERE Trent passed his England audition in centre midfield... he should keep spotCopied
16th Jun 2024, 23:48By Jon Boon
Southgate on Bellingham
He writes his own script. The timing of his runs. It was a super bit of play in the build-up of his play. I think all of our forward players looked really good.
"I am confident we will score goals. Playing against a back give it is not easy to create chances and we did. I liked the fact we had to suffer without the ball because that is an area we have worked on a lot this week. We were obviously much better than last week at doing that."
Gareth SouthgateBBC Sport
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