England came close to a humiliating defeat and an ignominious early exit at Euro 2024 on Sunday. Trailing 1-0 to Slovakia until the dying moments, the Three Lions needed a stunning Jude Bellingham overhead kick to stay in the tournament.

Harry Kane’s goal in extra-time meant Gareth Southgate’s blushes were spared and the collective outrage was saved for another day. But another humbling loss was uncomfortably close in Gelsenkirchen.