Trent Alexander-Arnold, vice captain of Liverpool, and Jude Bellingham began together as England defeated Serbia in their Euro 2024 Group C opening.

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool quickly joined Jude Bellingham in celebrating the Three Lions’ opening goal that won the match, which gave England the perfect start at Euro 2024.

To kick off Euro 2024 in Germany, Gareth Southgate’s team faced Serbia, a country they had never played against before. At FC Schalke 04’s Veltins Arena, it was tense throughout, but Bellingham’s header in the thirteenth minute proved to be the game-winning goal.

Alexander-Arnold, a fellow countryman and the vice captain of Liverpool, instantly joined the Real Madrid player as he spun away in jubilation. Following his strike, the 20-year-old was surrounded by all of his teammates and gave his signature wide-eyed celebration.

The Reds’ No. 66 remained on the field after everyone had cleared out, doing something that was obviously practiced: facing one another, they both bent down to one knee and covered their faces with one hand.

When questioned about its significance by BBC Sport later, Bellingham gave the following explanation: “One of the staff members loves that face when we play wolf, even though he has no idea what’s going on. That served as the wolf crew’s small celebration.”

Bellingham, an England player, was strongly linked to a move to Anfield when the two initially forged their bond. Since joining Real Madrid, the story has somewhat changed for the Birmingham City academy product. Because Alexander-Arnold’s contract is set to expire in the summer, there is conjecture that his national teammate may persuade him to transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Nevertheless, the 25-year-old from Liverpool has helped his nation start the European Championships on a positive note thus far. He played midfield for 69 minutes before being replaced by Conor Gallagher. Joe Gomez, a Reds teammate, was not utilised as a substitute.