England vs Serbia LIVE: Saka and Alexander-Arnold start as travel chaos causes fans issues

It's been a hugely positive first half an hour from England.

Jude Bellingham put the Three Lions ahead with a close-range header.

One minor hiccup in midfield saw Trent Alexander-Arnold's loose touch lead to a half-chance for Aleksandar Mitrovic, but he fired wide.

England in control.

It's the perfect start for England!

Jude Bellingham connects with Bukayo Saka's cross to head England in front.

England have naturally dominated possession in the opening 10 minutes.

Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham have both looked bright.

We're underway in Gelsekirchen.

Stick with us for full coverage of England's opening Euro 2024 clash with Serbia.

It's a belting rendition of God Save The King inside the Veltins Arena.

However, both anthems have been very loudly booed inside the stadium.

The game will be underway in a few moments' time.

England begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia in just 15 minutes.

Let us know in the comments what you're expecting from the Three Lions.

Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic has appeared on the screen at the Veltins Arena.

Djokovic sent a good luck message to the Serbian football team.

There was unrest in Gelsenkirchen prior to England's Euro 2024 match against Serbia.

German police say that seven Serbian citizens were arrested.

There are conflicting reports over whether England fans were involved. Some claim that it was instead Albania supporters.

It's a strong, very recognisable Serbia team trying to cause an upset against England tonight.

Serbia XI: Rajkovic, Milenkovic, Veljkovic, Pavlovic, Zivkovic, S.Milinkovic-Savic, Lukic, Gudelj, Kostic, Mitrovic, Vlahovic.

Aleksandar Mitrovic is known to fans on these shores for his spells with Newcastle and Fulham.

Dusan Vlahovic has previously been linked with Arsenal.

England: Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier, Rice, Alexander-Arnold, Saka, Bellingham, Foden, Kane.

Gareth Southgate is able to name the rest of his 26-man squad on the bench, in a change from Euro 2020.

Four years ago, bosses were forced to exclude three players from the matchday squad.

England will meet Serbia at the Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen.

The stadium is home to German side Schalke.

England have bad memories of the venue. It hosted their 2006 World Cup quarter-final defeat against Portugal.

Wayne Rooney was infamously sent off in the game.

England vs Serbia will kick off at 8pm in Gelsenkirchen.

Team news is due in 10 minutes, at around 7pm.

We're not expecting any major surprises from Gareth Southgate.

The travel situation in Germany has caused a few issues for fans and journalists already this weekend.

Trains and buses have been criticised by tournament-goers.

One journalist has urged fans who are still in Gelsenkirchen to travel to the stadium by foot, rather than attempt to catch public transport.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is widely expected to start in midfield for England tonight.

Marc Guehi could also get the nod alongside John Stones, who has recovered from a bout of illness.

Predicted England team: Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier, Rice, Alexander-Arnold, Saka, Bellingham, Foden, Kane.

Hello and welcome to live coverage of England's Euro 2024 clash with Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.

We'll have all the team news, build-up and action here in this live blog.

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