Sports Desk, Jun 16 (EFE).- Jude Bellingham’s 13th-minute header gave England a 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener at the Auf Schalke stadium in Gelsenkirchen.

Head coach Gareth Southgate of England reacts after winning the UEFA EURO 2024 group C match between Serbia and England in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 16 June 2024. EFE/EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

The 20-year-old Real Madrid player, making his first start at a European Championship after three substitute appearances at the last edition in 2021, was named the best player of the match by a UEFA panel of experts.

Jude Bellingham (C) of England scores the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group C match between Serbia and England in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 16 June 2024. EFE/EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

Filip Kostic, who has played for Serbia and Juventus, went off with an injury in the 43rd minute of Sunday’s match.

Jude Bellingham of England (L) celebrates scoring the 1-0 with Trent Alexander-Arnold of England during the UEFA EURO 2024 group C match between Serbia and England in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 16 June 2024. EFE/EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

England now top Group C after Denmark and Slovenia, the group’s other teams, were held to a draw earlier in the day. EFE

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