The Sun has compiled a list of England’s top 10 goals of all time, with Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick against Slovakia coming in at number three.
10. Shearer, 1996, England vs Spain
In the quarter-finals of the 1996 European Championship, England faced Spain. The two teams were scoreless after 120 minutes. In the penalty shootout, Shearer stepped up, overcoming the pressure of having missed a penalty six years earlier, and scored.
9. Sterling, 2021, England vs Germany
In the quarter-finals of the 2020 European Championship, England defeated Germany 2-0. Sterling’s goal helped England break a 55-year streak of failing to defeat Germany in knockout stage matches.
8. Brooking, 1981, England vs Hungary
In the European qualification for the 1982 World Cup, this was a crucial match determining qualification. Brooking’s goal helped England equalize the score and led them to victory.
7. Barnes, 1984, England vs Brazil
This was a friendly match between England and Brazil. Barnes’ goal was a response to the racial discrimination he was facing at the time.
6. Kelly, 2022, England vs Germany
In the final of the 2022 Women’s European Championship, the England women’s team defeated Germany. Kelly scored the winning goal in the 110th minute.
5. Beckham, 2001, England vs Greece
In 2001, Beckham’s free kick helped England win 2-1 against Greece and secure a qualification playoff against Ukraine. This was crucial as it meant England would not miss out on the 2002 World Cup.
4. Gascoigne, 1996, England vs Scotland
In the opening match of the 1996 European Championship, England were held to a draw by Switzerland. In their second match, Gascoigne’s goal helped England defeat Scotland 2-0. England’s impressive performance began from this point.
3. Bellingham, 2024, England vs Slovakia
In the round of 16 of the 2024 European Championship, Slovakia took the lead in the first half. In the fifth minute of stoppage time in the second half, Bellingham scored an overhead kick to equalize after a header from Gueye. Kane’s goal in extra time secured England’s place in the quarter-finals.
2. Platt, 1990, England vs Belgium
In the semi-final of the 1990 World Cup, the score remained 0-0 going into extra time. With just a few minutes left, Platt scored the winning goal against Belgium.
1. Hurst, 1966, England vs West Germany
In the 1966 World Cup final, England and West Germany drew 2-2 after 90 minutes. In extra time, Hurst scored the winning goal to help England lift the trophy.
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