England's hard fought 1-0 victory over Serbia should be viewed as a 'excellent start' to their Euro 2024 campaign despite criticism of their display, according to Mail Sport's Dominic King.
Jude Bellingham scored the only goal on Sunday night as Gareth Southgate's side made a winning start to the tournament in Germany.
The Three Lions' performance has been labelled as 'underwhelming' and a 'tough watch', while European media have been left unimpressed by their showing in Gelsenkirchen.
Speaking on It's All Kicking Off, King admitted he was 'amazed' at some of the criticism and believes the victory and clean sheet should be viewed as a strong start.
Marc Guehi's 'terrific' tournament debut and Jude Bellingham's performance were highlighted as positives.
Mail Sport's Nathan Salt believes Southgate's side did a 'very professional job' against Serbia, stressing that England were comfortable despite the suggestion it was an 'edge of the seat' conclusion to the match.
corday
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lets not forget that this is the same Serbia that almost made Portugal to miss out on the world and they also have mitrovic who is always on the wining side when he plays against Al nesser so if you ask me England did better .
Vineknstuz
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They where not criticized enough
ቢላቴናውNeymar
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Phoden and Bellingam should exchange position for the betterment of the team
Akk10
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The coach lacks tactical intelligence to use this England's best Generation effectively. I think he is Conservative and Traditional kind of manager who lacks creative mind.
MaximTL
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They won, period
Neempruz
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Better than losing to Iceland at wembley!
ANK3430
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England weren't good enough. They were ok in the first half, although they didn't create chances. Second half was worse, as Serbia came out of their shelves and started playing bravely
sikudouglas
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looking at both teams,I think Serbia had more established big names on their teamsheat than England,and to me therefore England won their hardest match of their group which was important.Watch Serbia qualify from that group as runners up for you to understand what I am saying
Libbdlmort
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England opening game was disappointing. How can England score only a goal. You scored on 13th min. and it couldn't be 2, spoiling my bet how?
Vesacinops
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Not impressing in the second half.
Bouaeiosuy
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Still early to judge
ttttttttttuser
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They were excellent in the first period of the game but played like Albania in the 2nd half
Yaucdeimn
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not good