England overcame Slovakia in extra time to advance to the UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Jude Bellingham's dramatic late acrobatic finish secured 30 additional minutes for the Three Lions on Sunday during which Harry Kane scored a second.
Ivan Schranz's first-half opener looked to have won it for the Falcons who did not face a shot on goal until the Real Madrid man's bicycle effort from Marc Guehi's headed assist which snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat at Arena AufSchalke.
Phil Foden had a goal ruled out for offside while Declan Rice hit the post and Harry Kane headed wide when positioned ideally, but Gareth Southgate's men were seconds away from a humiliating exit before that moment of magic from Bellingham.
The English looked much better after that and substitute Ivan Toney's clever header towards Kane teed the Bayern Munich man up to complete the turnaround in what could now become a famous round of 16 win.
It was pretty defensive from England after Kane's goal and although Slovakia had a sniff or two of goal, they were unable to build on their earlier strike and will rue a long-range effort which almost beat Jordan Pickford.
Southgate's Three Lions have been far from convincing so far this tournament and although this reaction was an improvement in the nick of time, it could easily have been a disaster without Bellingham's masterpiece.
Switzerland await England in Dusseldorf after dumping Italy out and the Nati will provide a much tougher examination than this Slovak side which will feel devastated despite an overall good showing under Francesco Calzona.
Euro 2024 scores for Sunday
England 2, Slovakia 1 (AET)
Spain, Georgia, 3 p.m. ET
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