In Birmingham, a unique tribute has been unveiled to honor Jude Bellingham’s last-minute goal against Slovakia during the Euro—a statue made entirely from food.

In the 90+5 minute, Bellingham scored a remarkable equalizer that saved England’s Euro campaign, preventing Gareth Southgate’s team from elimination. Following this pivotal moment, Harry Kane’s efforts in extra time led the Three Lions to victory, allowing them to advance to the next stage. Although England ultimately lost to Spain in the final, their journey was viewed as a success, establishing them as one of the top national teams in Europe.

At just 21 years old, Jude Bellingham is rapidly becoming a footballing icon for England and has already achieved legendary status in his hometown of Birmingham, where he first showcased his talent with Birmingham City.

Inspired by a OnePoll survey indicating that a quarter of respondents associate happiness with food, local food chain Pret-A-Manger created the food-based statue. The survey highlighted two memorable events from 2024 linked to the Euros: England reaching the final and Bellingham’s spectacular bicycle-kick goal. The statue, crafted from items on their festive menu, features mince pies and gingerbread, symbolizing Bellingham’s memorable moment against Slovakia.