England midfielder Jude Bellingham led his team into the European Championship semi-finals. Despite England needing penalties to overcome Switzerland, they are now one step away from the final, where they could face Spain.
Speaking to Spanish media, Bellingham said in Spanish: “I hope we can face Spain in the final. Spain have been playing very well in the last three weeks, so anything is possible. But my focus is on England, my teammates, and my team.”
He also praised his teammate Jordan Pickford, who became a hero in the penalty shootout by saving Akanji’s penalty. Bellingham said: “I’m happy tonight, Pickford was great, he has a lot of experience in these situations.”
Bellingham believes that the quarter-final against Switzerland was their “best game” in the 2024 European Championship, and he emphasizes that he is very proud of his teammates’ performance. He believes that they should cherish these moments, as they are key to winning the championship.
In the interview, Bellingham said: “This might have been our best game of the tournament. We are very proud. We showed character. We showed it again in the penalty shootout. The substitutes came on and played penalties under immense pressure, it was special.”
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