Jude Bellingham scored a quickfire double to stun Mexico, giving England a 2-0 lead in the first half of their international friendly. The goals came in the space of two minutes late in the first half, following a remarkable save by England's goalkeeper that drew comparisons to Gordon Banks' iconic 1970 World Cup stop.
Quickfire Double
Harry Kane and Bellingham linked up brilliantly for both goals. The first saw Kane slip a pass through to Bellingham, who finished calmly past the Mexican goalkeeper. Moments later, Kane again provided the assist, with Bellingham slotting home from close range to double England's advantage.
Gordon Banks-Esque Save
Before Bellingham's heroics, England's goalkeeper produced a stunning save to deny Mexico an opener. Diving full stretch to his left, he palmed a powerful header onto the crossbar and away to safety. The save drew immediate comparisons to Gordon Banks' legendary stop against Pelé in 1970.
Match Context
The friendly, played at Wembley Stadium, served as preparation for England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Manager Gareth Southgate will be pleased with the team's sharpness, particularly the Kane-Bellingham partnership. Mexico, ranked 12th in the world, offered stern opposition but were undone by England's clinical finishing.
