Euro 2024: Echoes of England and Spain's victories

England team "narrowly escaped death"

It was Jude Bellingham's superb strike in the 90+5 minute that brought England back from the brink of death. Then, striker Harry Kane's goal in the first half of extra time completed the comeback for the Three Lions.

This was a tough and disappointing match for coach Gareth Southgate and his team. However, England got what they needed, a win to reach the quarter-finals.

However, if there are not many improvements in the next match, Jude Bellingham and his teammates will find it difficult to overcome the Swiss team, who are playing very well in this year's tournament.

Jude Bellingham's winning genes save Harry Kane

For a long time, striker Harry Kane has always been considered one of the players with the most unlucky titles. The proof is that, despite playing for Bayern Munich, the England captain still had a trophyless season.

It seemed like the same thing would happen to the England team when they were in danger in the last 16 round. Luckily, Jude Bellingham gave striker Harry Kane hope to break the curse with a super goal in the 90+5 minute.

It can be said that the champion gene flowing in Jude Bellingham has contributed to the salvation of striker Harry Kane. And this 30-year-old striker will have to try his best to find the first championship title in his playing career.

Spain proves its class

An own goal from centre-back Robin Le Normand did not faze the Spanish team. The pressure was constantly created towards goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. The result of those continuous attacks was goals from Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Nico Williams and Dani Olmo.

With this 4-1 victory, the Spanish team has proven itself to be one of the strong candidates for the championship this year. And that also promises to be an extremely attractive quarter-final match between host Germany and the Spanish team.

Sorry for Slovakia

If David Strelec's shot from the halfway line had been more accurate, England might have followed Italy into this year's tournament.

Slovakia played a great 90 minutes against the tournament's favorites, but a moment of genius from Jude Bellingham made all the efforts of coach Francesco Calzona's team go down the drain.

The obvious loss of strength in the 2 extra periods caused the Slovakian team to end their impressive journey at this Euro. A regrettable ending for Ivan Schranz and his teammates./.