In the Round of 16 of the European Championship, Bellingham equalized in stoppage time, and Kane scored the winning goal in extra time, ultimately leading England to a 2-1 comeback victory over Slovakia and a place in the quarter-finals. After the game, England manager Southgate spoke to the media.
Southgate said: “You might not believe me, but until the last second, I always thought we could equalize. Ultimately, it was our throw into the box that led to the goal.”
“I am very proud of the players and their spirit. Everyone we sent on played their part and helped us get the win. They were all pushing and helping each other, which was key to our success tonight.”
“Bellingham was exceptional. With 15 minutes left, you wonder if he’s run out of steam. He and Harry Kane created those moments, which is why we didn’t make changes when people were calling for more. We had enough attacking players on the pitch. Ultimately, it was the traditional long ball that got us the goal, and these moments happen when you keep wearing the opponent down.”
“Kane is an exceptional finisher and a great leader. As captain, he’s been brilliant at keeping the team settled.”
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