Bellingham shines as England defeat Scotland

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England introduced Scotland crashing again right down to earth with a snug 3-1 victory in a pleasant at Hampden Park with Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on the right track.

After 5 successive Euro 2024 qualifying wins there was a euphoric environment amongst the Tartan Army who sensed a possibility for a primary residence win in opposition to England since 1985.

But as soon as Phil Foden turned in Kyle Walker’s stray shot within the thirty second minute after which Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham punished an Andy Robertson error three minutes later the get together went flat.

An personal aim by substitute Harry Maguire within the 67th minute raised the decibel stage once more and Steve Clarke’s aspect briefly made life uncomfortable for England earlier than captain Kane ended Scotland’s hopes with a usually medical end.

Gareth Southgate seems to be again on tonight’s 3-1 victory over Scotland 🗣️

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— England (@England) September 12, 2023

To make issues worse Norway beat Georgia in a Group A qualifier when a draw would have sealed Scotland’s place in subsequent 12 months’s event, though they continue to be in a robust place.

England, who drew 1-1 with Ukraine final weekend, are additionally prime of Euro 2024 qualifying Group C.

The 116th version of worldwide soccer’s oldest fixture was dubbed the Heritage Match to mark the a hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the primary assembly between the previous rivals.

It was not a contented night time for the Scots although as England claimed a forty ninth victory that might have been much more emphatic had they taken all their probabilities.

England supervisor Gareth Southgate made six adjustments to the aspect that drew with Ukraine, handing defender Lewis Dunk his first cap since 2018 and providing Foden a begin.

The depth in England’s squad was obvious although as they managed the competition to offer Scotland a actuality test.

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— Jude Bellingham (@BellinghamJude) September 12, 2023

“The first half we didn’t really get started and England dominated the ball,” Scotland boss Steve Clarke informed Channel 4.

“England showed the top side they are and we are trying to get to that level and some people maybe got a bit carried away and you have to understand where we are, trying to develop.”

Bellingham was merely magnificent as he continued his dream begin to the season with Real Madrid and he arrange an early probability for Walker who fired narrowly large of the far publish.

Bellingham was concerned once more in England’s opener, threading a go to Marcus Rashford who teed up Walker for a shot which was going properly large however was diverted in by the alert Foden.

Scotland self-destructed quickly after after they didn’t clear their traces and Robertson performed the ball straight to Bellingham who rifled a shot previous Angus Gunn.

Maguire was given a run-out within the second half however the Manchester United participant inadvertently handed Scotland a lifeline by clumsily prodding in Robertson’s low cross.

John McGinn glanced a header simply excessive as Scotland immediately regarded harmful nevertheless it was solely a short storm and the silky Bellingham was denied an outstanding solo aim by Gunn.

Bellingham then rounded off a terrific show with a slide-rule go to Kane who completed along with his trademark precision.

“I wasn’t happy with how I played against Ukraine, it wasn’t anywhere near my best and the motivation is always to get back to your best. I got somewhere close tonight,” Bellingham mentioned.