Ed Sheeran provides his verdict on England’s Euro 2024 possibilities after dramatic victory over Slovakia… because the singer pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham on the quarter-final

Ed Sheeran has backed England to win Euro 2024 after their dramatic victory over Slovakia.

The Three Lions regarded sure to be heading out of the match in Germany as they trailed for a lot of the conflict following Ivan Schranz’s twenty fifth minute opener.

Gareth Southgate‘s facet have been out of concepts till Jude Bellingham‘s bicycle kick within the ninety fifth minute took the tie to additional time, earlier than Harry Kane then nodded house to ebook England a quarter-final conflict in opposition to Switzerland.

Regardless of the underwhelming show, there have been nonetheless large celebrations from England’s supporters and gamers contained in the AufSchalke Enviornment in Gelsenkirchen, with a number of superstar followers in attendance. 

Amongst these was singer Ed Sheeran, who sponsors his beloved Ipswich City, and the 33-year-old gave his ideas completely to Mail Sport as he was leaving the bottom.

When requested who would win the Euros, Sheeran was swept away within the pleasure of the Three Lions’ victory as he merely mentioned: ‘Clearly England, init.’ 

At full-time, Bellingham was serenaded by England’s supporters as they sung alongside to the Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’, which has develop into related to the Actual Madrid star.

And Sheeran was additionally pressed on whether or not he had joined the various revellers in singing the mantra. 

Sheeran revealed he hadn’t, however pledged that ‘subsequent time’ he would take part.

On Sunday, the singer was sporting a white reproduction England jersey and was mobbed by followers as he made his approach up the VIP steps in Gelsenkirchen, forward of Germany nice Philipp Lahm. 

Sheeran has beforehand carried out for Southgate’s squad, with the England boss having additionally summoned fellow stars Robbie Williams and James Bay contained in the camp for reside units at latest main tournaments.

In the meantime, talking after the tense victory in opposition to Slovakia, Southgate praised his squad for his or her resilience. 

‘I am so happy with the gamers and the spirit the lads confirmed,’ he mentioned. ‘Everyone we put into the sport performed a component and helped us recover from the road. 

‘They’re all pushing and serving to one another and tonight. That made the distinction.

‘Beneath that strain they stored probing. Ultimately it’s the quaint lengthy throw that will get the purpose. 

‘These moments can occur once you hold sporting a staff down.’