Jude Bellingham Saves England’s Blushes
Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp equaliser spared England a second successive Wembley defeat after defensive errors threatened to cost them dearly in the 2-2 friendly draw against Belgium.
Having lost at home to Brazil, Gareth Southgate’s reshuffled side were a mixed bag.
They showed promise up front but vulnerability at the back, which was punished ruthlessly by Belgium before Bellingham’s dramatic intervention seconds from time.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a rare error, his first to cost a goal in 60 international appearances, when his poor clearance led to Youri Tielemans putting Belgium ahead after 11 minutes.
Ivan Toney marked his first England start with the equaliser from the spot six minutes later, opening his international account after he had been brought down by veteran Jan Vertonghen.
Jarrod Bowen had a close-range header ruled out for offside, before another England error saw Belgium restore their lead nine minutes before the break.
