Former Scotland international Craig Burley didn’t mince his words when criticizing England’s recent performance, particularly their 2-2 draw with Belgium in a friendly match. The game saw young talent Jude Bellingham shine as he scored a last-minute equalizer for the Three Lions.
Belgium, on the other hand, was led by Youri Tielemans who scored twice, including an early goal resulting from a mis-hit clearance by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Despite Ivan Toney converting a penalty on his first international start, England faced defensive woes as John Stones was substituted early due to an injury.
The match had a different vibe from England’s previous game against Brazil, with more energy and chances created. The Three Lions showed improvement in their performance but struggled to convert chances until Bellingham’s late heroics. Belgium, under the guidance of coach Domenico Tedesco, maintained their unbeaten streak of 12 games.
England’s young players, Toney and Bellingham, made strong cases for a spot in the Euros squad with their performances. Their display of skill and determination impressed fans and critics alike, despite the team’s overall mixed performance. As the Euros draw closer, Gareth Southgate will have some tough decisions to make regarding his final squad selection based on these recent standout performances.
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