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Euro 2024: Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock exit to Slovakia

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane celebrate after scoring for England.[AFP]

England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday.

The Three Lions have been hyped as one of the favourites to end a 58-year wait for major tournament glory but looked set to go out with a whimper to Ivan Schranz's 25th minute goal.

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