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On June 9th (Beijing time), England’s head coach Gareth Southgate issued a warning to his team, stating that they cannot depend too heavily on Jude Bellingham, or their European Championship campaign will struggle.
England suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat against Iceland in their previous friendly match, putting significant pressure on the entire squad.
Southgate emphasized Bellingham’s role after the game. “I believe Bellingham can strengthen the team, but the loss wasn’t down to him alone. We all need to be focused, maintain the right mindset, and ensure we perform better than we did against Iceland. We have many talented players, and to win, we must work as a team. We can’t place all our hopes on Bellingham; over-reliance on one individual seldom leads to success in major tournaments.”
With a strong squad, England is undeniably among the favorites to lift the trophy. In this Euro competition, England is in Group C, alongside Denmark, Serbia, and Slovenia.