June 16th 2024.
On Sunday night, Guehi was given the opportunity to play in the starting lineup. It was a crucial game for England as they kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia. The Three Lions were dominant in the first half, with Bellingham scoring a fantastic goal just 13 minutes into the match. However, the second half was a different story as Serbia posed a strong challenge and Southgate's team struggled to maintain their lead. England's next match is against Denmark on Tuesday and it will be a chance for the coach to analyze and make adjustments as they aim to advance to the next round.
While Bellingham was a standout player for England, not everyone had a great night. Foden, in particular, had a frustrating game. He struggled to make an impact and showed his frustration by throwing his arms in the air when his teammates lost possession. He also made a costly mistake with a poor pass that almost led to a goal for Serbia. This could open up an opportunity for Anthony Gordon to step in and take on Foden's role on the left side of England's attack in the next match.
One of the biggest talking points leading up to the game was the absence of Harry Maguire. The Manchester United defender has been out of action since April and was not fit enough to make the final squad. This put pressure on Guehi to step up and fill in for Maguire in the defense. Despite the challenge, the Crystal Palace player performed admirably against a strong Serbian attack.
In the second half, Bellingham continued to shine with a fantastic performance. He had just returned from a major injury and showed no signs of rust as he completed every pass and won every duel and tackle against tough opponents like Mitrovic and Vlahovic. His contribution was crucial in helping England maintain their lead and secure the win.
One of the more intriguing decisions by Southgate was to play Alexander-Arnold in midfield alongside Declan Rice. The Liverpool star showed promise in the role early on, but there were still doubts about his ability to play in that position. As the game went on, he had a few shaky moments, including a loose ball that almost led to a goal for Serbia. He was eventually replaced by Conor Gallagher, leaving some questioning whether this experiment will continue in future matches against stronger opposition.
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