CNN —England are off to a winning start in their Euro 2024 campaign, after defeating Serbia 1-0 in the Group C clash at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for the Three Lions, rushing into the box and heading in a deflected Bukayo Saka cross for the goal in the 13th minute.
According to UEFA, since a 2-1 defeat to France at EURO 2004, the Three Lions are unbeaten in eight matches in the competition after leading at halftime, winning six matches and drawing two.
England moves atop Group C with the victory, and an earlier 1-1 draw by Denmark and Slovenia.
England will next play against Denmark on Thursday, while Serbia will face Slovenia on the same day.
Persons:
Jude Bellingham, “, Jude, ”, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Harry Kane, Predrag Rajković
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CNN, Serbia, AufSchalke, Three Lions, England, UEFA, Lions, Denmark
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England, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Bellingham, Serbia, France, Denmark, Slovenia