Jude Bellingham sets England challenge after dramatic victory over Switzerland
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By Tom Gott
Jude Bellingham has challenged England to continue their momentum after the Three Lions sealed another memorable victory at Euro 2024.
After the Real Madrid midfielder's late heroics last time out against Slovakia, England had a late goal from Bukayo Saka to thank as the Three Lions took Switzerland to penalties, where both Saka and Bellingham were among five scorers for England.
It was comfortably the best performance of the summer so far for England, and Bellingham urged his teammates to ensure the euphoria does not go to waste.
"These moments are only special if you go on to win the next game and hopefully win the tournament," he told BBC. "It's moments like these that you look back on and make it even more worth it.
"It all becomes worth it if you can back it up and that's what we have to do in the next few days."
Reflecting on the performance, Bellingham continued: "All in all, it's probably our best performance of the tournament. We're very proud of the boys.
"The things you can't always measure and see is character and mentality and we showed that again in the shoot-out. For subs to come on and take a penalty in that pressure is a special, special thing.
"I do the practice [penalties] like all the other lads and I have my process. I rely on the practice I do. Sometimes you can step up and miss. I always think there's a comfort when you're following a process you've come to terms with."
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