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Preparation for the match had been overshadowed by fears of violence between rival supporters. Some of these fears were realized when police rushed to separate fighting supporters in Gelsenkirchen earlier in the day.
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Jude Bellingham scored to give England a winning start to the European Championship as they beat Serbia 1-0.
The Real Madrid star gave Gareth Southgate’s side the lead with a diving header in the 13th minute at the Veltins Arena from a Bukayo Saka cross.
The English fans were quick to celebrate from the start of the match after Bellingham’s early goal.
Harry Kane almost increased the lead in the second half, but Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Rajković pushed his header at the far post off the underside of the bar.
Kane set a record for his country by making his 23rd appearance in a major tournament.
The victory took England top of Group C after Denmark drew 1-1 with Slovenia in an earlier match. Christian Eriksen scored three years after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during the last Euros. England face Denmark on Thursday.
Preparation for the match had been overshadowed by fears of violence between rival supporters.
Some of those fears were realized when police rushed to separate brawling supporters in Gelsenkirchen earlier in the day.
