The Three Lions have been handed what is perceived as a favourable last 16 tie at the tournament but Bellingham insists that the team will not be taking the underdogs lightly in today's (30.06.24) match.

The midfielder said on Lions' Den: "You're always going to have tough games at this point of the tournament.

"People will obviously look at Slovakia and think it's going to be an easy game, it's definitely not the case. They'll pose a different kind of threat, it's a different kind of team to break down.

"Sometimes when you play the nations that come at you a bit more, it's more open. It'll be an interesting game, it's one that we're confident we have enough in the room to win."

England have been criticised for their uninspiring performances at the tournament so far but Bellingham has nothing but praise for the fans who have made the trip to Germany to get behind the team.

The Real Madrid ace said: "I think you definitely draw on them for energy towards the end of games.

"I felt like in the last game, I was absolutely dead but you hear them singing, hear them chanting and you can play at a level that's not our best, it's normal, it can happen.

"But I think the important thing is, when you're wearing this badge and you're representing those fans, is that you don't give up and I think that they're a constant reminder of that.

"I think it's always interesting. I know there's a lot of negativity outside the stadium and the camp but I always feel that when we get into the stadium, it's so different."