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England hold on to win Euro 2024 opener against dogged Serbia – live reaction

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England 1-0 Serbia: REACTION

Jude Bellingham is on top form in his post-match interview.

Things just keep getting better for the England superstar as he backed up an incredible domestic season with a winning goal tonight.

He has also picked up the Player of the Match award.

Bellingham was asked what it’s like to be him right now, to which he replied with a smile: “It’s alright, it could be worse!

“Jude Bellingham is made up of amazing people. It’s not just me. It’s because I have such a great support network.”

England 1-0 Serbia: REACTION

England captain Harry Kane has given his thoughts on the Three Lions’ opening game victory.

“We knew it was going to be a tough game, Serbia pose a lot of threats and have some good players,” Kane told the BBC.

“They will make it a battle for you and I think we dealt with it really well. There was a spell in the second half where we got camped in our box and we found it hard to get out but it was an important win tonight.

“It’s a tough game. They are a tough team and have good players. We stood up to it well and it is good to get the three points and [for us] to progress.

“It’s good that we got the win today.”

England 1-0 Serbia: REACTION

So, here’s how Group C looks after Matchday 1!

England’s win puts them top of the table following Denmark and Slovenia’s 1-1 draw earlier today.

A good sight to see after a tense affair in Gelsenkirchen.

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